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5960 SW 57 Avenue
Miami, FL 33143

CCT/A.R.T.

Imagine not being able to physically act upon what your mind tells you to do. Not being able to physically pick a color from a palette, pick up a brush to paint a straight line. The artist inside you knowing exactly what it wants to express and convey. In a world of endless options, imagine not being able to do even the “simple stuff” with your own hands. And then... Imagine being able to create! A new language to communicate with the world, colors, textures, feelings soaring on canvas and reaching places within, that others have never been able to know. The results are stunning pieces for the world to admire, appreciate, and finally, to understand what the inner artist always visualized. This is what CCT-ART enables.

Creative Children Therapy's ART program began in 2005 when studio facilitators trained with A.R.T. (Artistic Realization Technologies) founder, artist Tim Lefens. The key to this program lies in the power of Art. Carefully trained studio facilitators ("trackers") act as neutral arms, executing the visions of the physically challenged through laser-guided tracking, a regimented line of questions, and other exacting technologies. The artists indicate their choices about what tools, materials, textures to use and the placement of these on the canvas. The most subtle movements such as a blink or a nod that the tracker can read is all that is required, and the possibilities are endless. The trackers’ job is to follow the artist's directions with absolute fidelity. This enabling system gives uncompromised creative self-expression to youth with the most severe physical challenges.

Artists typically work once weekly, free of charge, with a tracker at the CCT studio. Once per month, artists congregate to work with professional artists critiquing pieces, interacting and questioning, gaining knowledge and refining their craftsmanship. The artwork produced is mainstreamed and exhibited alongside the work of other community artists. Pieces are not admired for the artist's disability, rather, for the quality and depth of their work. Many are spectacular museum quality pieces. CCT-ART increases self-esteem and empowers the spirit. It provides a method of financial gain for the artists who exhibit and sell their work. The power of ART is unleashed and these lives are enriched.

Creative Children Therapy (CCT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and young adults with special needs by providing top-notch therapeutic intervention. In addition to medically necessary services, CCT’s prime directive is to provide innovative programs that will help these kids explore new interests, expand their creative minds and develop socially and artistically into well-rounded individuals. The outcome is increased confidence to pursue interests and explore talents available to most children and adults in the community.
If you or your business is interested in this exciting and rewarding opportunity to propel this breakthrough program in South Florida, CCT-ART can utilize a wide variety of help. This includes financial contributions to assist with tracker employment, space rental, framing the artwork, funding for art supplies, and exhibition venues.