Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Exhibition and Publication
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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, IL
05-1988

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
Kurt Fondriest