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About Us
ArtSpirit believes in the healing power of art and culture. Our programs help individuals and communities to resolve conflicts, gain self-esteem and build up focus on a positive identity. Using elements of art and music we lead people in the process of creativity.

ArtSpirit is made up of many dedicated professionals and volunteers who give generously of their time and talents to the work that we do to bring the community together in peace and healing through creativity. Like the participants in our workshops, they come from many different backgrounds and walks of life. They are dedicated to our goal of enriching lives through creativity as part of a group experience.

Our programs are geared to individuals or groups and appeal to people from all walks of life and of all ages. We also work with people with special needs. The programs operate through local, national and international organizations, civic groups and ministries.

Marion Wiliams, the director and founder of ArtSpirit, Inc., has a certificate in Creative Arts Therapy and is currently a student in the Christian Spirituality Program at The General Theological Seminary.

Upcoming Events

Spring Schedule Holy Apostles Drumming and Art Group

How You Can Participate in ArtSpirit
Join the workshops, seminars, retreats and special events listed on our website. Bring ArtSpirit to your group or organization. Organize your own events by using our instruction kit or training program.

Please call us at (212) 288-0857 for specific information on these opportunities or to sign up for one of our scheduled events.

For workshop prices click here.

Volunteer Opportunities
We have many ways that volunteers help bring ArtSpirit events to the community.

If you have interests or talents that could be helpful to our efforts, give us a call or email us at volunteer@artspiritonline.org

Among the volunteers we use and need are:
drummers
workshop facilitators
volunteer organizers
fundraising and development

Other Information
ArtSpirit, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging intercultural awareness and healing through artistic expression.

We depend on sponsors and grants to continue our work and to achieve our goals. We welcome support for our programs and workshops, which have proven to be an important element in the cultural and spiritual well being of individuals and the community at large. If you would like to help fund any part of our organization and/or programs, please call us today at (212) 288-0857. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

ArtSpirit is grateful to our Patrons whose contributions help us with our workshops and projects.

We thank our many Friends who have donated to ArtSpirit.

If you would like to donate please click here

Board of Directors

Lela Leslie, professional lecturer and addictions interventionist, her 40-year career in the field of alcoholism treatment has included leadership roles on both the organizational and grassroots community level. In addition to sitting on the ArtSpirit board, her curent positions are:

Hanley Center (in-patient rehab in West Palm Beach, FL):
Board of Directors, Executive Committee
Hanley Hall   (in-patient rehab in Vero Beach, FL. primarily for the underinsured)
Board of Directors, Executive Committee
Chair of Volunteers
Long Island Council on Drug and Alcohol Addiction (LICADD).
Member of Leadership Council

Mira L. Burack has served on the ArtSpirit, Inc's Board of Directors for more than five years and was formerly ArtSpirit's Creative Director. She is an artist and is currently the Collections Fellow at the Cranbrook Archives in Michigan. She has worked with arts organizations and galleries in New York City, consulting, curating, writing, and designing materials for numerous community projects and exhibitions. Her artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Carl Murrell has been the Alternate Representative to the United Nations.(UN) for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States since 1991.

Before joining the NGO community, Mr. Murrell worked in the private sector in a number of fields including computer software design and financial securities. He has facilitated workshops in the U.S. and East and West Africa on a number of topics including the advancement of women, race unity/healing and youth issues and is keenly interested in human development and transformation.

Rebecca L. Miller is Community Relations Manager at the New York City Department of Education where she identifies and fosters partnerships between the DOE and community based organizations. She was formerly an aide to New York City Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum. Rebecca is also a writer with a degree in Journalism from Temple University.

Marion Williams, artist , activist and founder of ArtSpirit, has designed and facilitated several direct service arts programs for the homeless and other vulnerable populations in the metropolitan area and internationally. As Co Chair of the Interfaith Council of New York she produced events and programs to promote inter religious understanding and group cohesion.

John D. Vogelsang, Ph.D. has been working with nonprofit organizations for over thirty years and is currently the Associate Director of the Support Center for Nonprofit Management. Dr. Vogelsang has consulted with nonprofit organizations in the areas of organization development, strategic planning, board development, executive transitions, participatory evaluation, strategic restructuring, and conflict management. He has published many articles and monographs on organization development and leadership issues. He also serves on the editorial board of the OD Practitioner.

John P Blessington is currently the Executive Producer for the CBS Television Religion unit, educational consultant, lecturer and writer, Mr. Blessington’s career has included the position of teacher, headmaster and adjunct professor at two New York area schools. He has sat on numerous boards .He is the recipient of an honorable doctorates from St John’s University, Elizabethtown College, and St Elizabeth’s College, and an Emmy for production Hospice Care, and the author of Let My Children Work! Published by Doubleday.

For More Information Please Contact Us
Marion B. Williams

Executive Director

ArtSpirit, Inc.

1202 Lexington Avenue

Box 295

New York, NY 10028

917-355-2848

marion@artspiritonline.org