Judy Nemer Sklar

Expressive Arts Facilitator, -Artist-Writer-Educator
Palm Desert, CA   judy@judynemersklar.com
www.creativelifeworkshops.com  www.judynemersklar.com

Professional Summary

Expressive Arts Facilitator and interdisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience integrating visual arts, creative writing, and mindfulness practices into education, wellness, and community programs. Skilled in designing and leading workshops that foster creativity, resilience, and emotional well-being for diverse populations, including children, adults, and special needs communities. Exhibited nationally, published, and recognized for innovative approaches to art as a healing practice.

Education

  • Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling (Expressive Arts Therapy), In Progress Adler Graduate School (2024-Current)
  • Master of Arts, Humanities- Creative Track, California State University, Dominguez Hills Hills (2016)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Art & Media, Chapman University (2010), Desert

 

Selected Projects and Facilitation Experience

  • Creative Life Workshops for Health and Wellness (2018-Present) - Designed and facilitated expressive arts and wellness programs for organizations, including Riverside County Office of Education, Desert Sands Unified School District, Eisenhower Medical Center, Sunnylands Gardens and Center Annenberg Trust, and Palm Desert Library
  • Independent Arts Educator, Desert Sands Unified School District (2026)- Special Needs Education
  • Artist in Residence, Palm Springs Unified School District (2024), Elementary Education
  • "A Gathering Process" (2022-2023) Talking Circles and Mindfulness art programs meant to process pandemic experiences. Riverside County Office of Education and Sunnylands Annenberg Trust
  • "I Am Enough" (2022) Children's Illustration project for Well Being Studios

 

Exhibitions (Selected)

  • The Studio, Waldorf Astoria, La Quinta (201O) (Solo)
  • City of Palm Desert, Public Art Department "Stories of the Heart" (2011) (Solo)
  • Palm Springs Art Museum, The Galen "Metamorphoses" (2020)
  • Palm Springs Art Museum, The Galen "Ace" (2019)
  • Brand Library and Gallery, "47th National Works on Paper" (2019)
  • Tag Gallery, "Best of California" (2016)

 

Publications

  • Art Patron Magazine (2018-2019) Miscellaneous interviews and articles
  • Art Highlights (2019-2020) Miscellaneous interviews and articles
  • Desert Health (2018-Current) Miscellaneous articles

Leadership and Service

  • Program Coordinator, Los Angeles Arts Council
  • Docent, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • Artists Council Board Member, Palm Springs Art Museum

 

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“Like an explosion of stars across the sky, like splattered paint, I keep moving, expanding, leaning into the creative process. I hope to excite, inspire, create and learn; to dazzle with color, smile at whimsy and always fall head over heels in love with art”.  

Judy Nemer Sklar@2018