Kurt Fondriest
Chicago,IL
Summary
Innovative Art Therapist with expertise in program development and therapeutic communication. Specializes in adaptive art instruction and personalized treatment strategies. Experienced in facilitating group sessions and enhancing expressive language development for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expressive Art therapist
Misericordia
Chicago, Illinois
09.1990 - 09.2019
- Customized art activities to enhance expressive language development in participants.
- Utilized diverse art materials to promote effective communication and therapeutic expression.
- Designed personalized treatment approaches based on unique client objectives and requirements.
- Supported individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities during daily art studio sessions to encourage creative engagement.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts/ Art Therapy
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1988
Skills
- Art therapy techniques
- Therapeutic communication
- Program development
- Adaptive art instruction
- Group facilitation
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Supervision and leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- First aid and CPR
Certification
Registered Expressive art therapist/ Registered art therapist
Accomplishments
Distinguished Aluminum award by Claymont Highschool
Exhibition and Publication
I continue to participate in exhibitions throughout the Chicago area
High lighted exhibitions
The Center on Halsted, Solo show summer 2025, Chicago IL
Currently involved in group shows at the Bridgeport art center,Chicago Il
Life force art center, Chicago IL
De Young art museum, San Francisco ,CA 2010 - 2013. Exhibitions of art therapists personal work.
The modern wing of the art institute of Chicago
Fundraiser for Misericordia 2015- 2019
"The Artist in All" showcasing the residents art work
Northern Trust Bank
Fundraiser for Misericordia 2003-2015
Artist in All showcasing Residents art work
Chicago Il.
The Chicago cultural center, Chicago Il
Artist in All fundraiser showcasing residents artwork
1999- 2002
Art work that I supported the residents with creating for Significant locations.
Whitehouse presented to President Obama, painting of whitehouse.
The Vatican Rome Italy, presented to Pope Francis
Stained glass Windows of Our lady of Mercy chapel
Misericordia campus.
Chicago Il
Northern Trust Bank
Presidents office
Chicago Il
Art work for numerous generous supporters of Misericordia and artwork for promotion of the home.
Timeline
Expressive Art therapist
Misericordia
09.1990 - 09.2019
Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts/ Art Therapy
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago