We Believe…

…the Arts are a unique medium for developmentally delayed individuals. Residents of Western Carolina Center experience the Arts to explore self-awareness, expression, communication options, socialization and self worth.

…the Arts are therapeutic processes spanning not only the making but the presenting of works. The deep level of engagement in the processes is evidence of focus and growth.

Current Areas of Focus

	Visual Art
	Music Therapy
	Drama/Movement

The Creative Therapy Department developed the first independent program in the nation to deal exclusively with the arts among persons labeled “developmentally delayed." We now provide opportunities in Art, Music Therapy and Drama/Movement for more than 350 severe/profound DD adult residents of Western Carolina Center.

We also offer classes and workshops to a diverse population in the surrounding community and state.

Internship programs are available in Music Therapy; Art/Psychology; Drama; Art Education (grades K-12).

Our Life Span

Since 1977

A resident artist working in the studios of Creative Therapy at WCC
	Music Therapist Lauren Patrick conducting a session at WCC
Drama/Movement Specialist O'clair Alexander
	Music Specialist Sherrill Keever in small group at WCC

We Receive Funding From

State of NC
We rely on mostly paid staff and an occasional volunteer

We would love to hear from you

E-mail harry.seng@westerncarolinacenter.org
(828) 433-2823

Acknowledgements:

This project received support from the North Carolina Arts Council,
an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the
National Endowment for the Arts.

We are also grateful for the support of the
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and the Durham Arts Council.

Last Updated November 25, 2005

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