Coyote Comes in from the Cold: The Evolution of the Open Studio Concept

Abstract

The Open Studio as a way of working evolved in an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the artmaking process as a means to increase and deepen consciousness. This method differentiates art from psychotherapy and calls into question the validity of marrying these two experiences. Is the open studio within the purview of art therapy? This remains an open question subject to the experimentation of art therapists who apply the method in work situations.