Laura Smith LMHC
Senior Creative Director at Raw Art Works- Claim this Profile
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Galen B.
When I first met Laura I knew there was something different and strong about her. As I worked with her very closely for the entire year of 2010 in El Salvador to produce a short documentary about her and her work, I realized what it was. Laura is one of the most dedicated artists I know, and practically re-invents the meaning. She gives herself completely to everyone she works with and knows. She is true to her belief that Art is powerful in its ability to communicate ideas, and create catalysts for social change. Her work has taken her to new places and experiences, only broadening her ambition and impact on the people she meets. A leader in any group, I would recommend Laura Smith in any circumstance I can think of.
Galen B.
When I first met Laura I knew there was something different and strong about her. As I worked with her very closely for the entire year of 2010 in El Salvador to produce a short documentary about her and her work, I realized what it was. Laura is one of the most dedicated artists I know, and practically re-invents the meaning. She gives herself completely to everyone she works with and knows. She is true to her belief that Art is powerful in its ability to communicate ideas, and create catalysts for social change. Her work has taken her to new places and experiences, only broadening her ambition and impact on the people she meets. A leader in any group, I would recommend Laura Smith in any circumstance I can think of.
Galen B.
When I first met Laura I knew there was something different and strong about her. As I worked with her very closely for the entire year of 2010 in El Salvador to produce a short documentary about her and her work, I realized what it was. Laura is one of the most dedicated artists I know, and practically re-invents the meaning. She gives herself completely to everyone she works with and knows. She is true to her belief that Art is powerful in its ability to communicate ideas, and create catalysts for social change. Her work has taken her to new places and experiences, only broadening her ambition and impact on the people she meets. A leader in any group, I would recommend Laura Smith in any circumstance I can think of.
Galen B.
When I first met Laura I knew there was something different and strong about her. As I worked with her very closely for the entire year of 2010 in El Salvador to produce a short documentary about her and her work, I realized what it was. Laura is one of the most dedicated artists I know, and practically re-invents the meaning. She gives herself completely to everyone she works with and knows. She is true to her belief that Art is powerful in its ability to communicate ideas, and create catalysts for social change. Her work has taken her to new places and experiences, only broadening her ambition and impact on the people she meets. A leader in any group, I would recommend Laura Smith in any circumstance I can think of.
Experience
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Raw Art Works
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Creative Director
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Creative Director
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Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
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Fulbright Colombia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Artist Researcher
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
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Expressive Arts Therapist
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2014 - Dec 2021
Facilitation of Expressive Arts Therapy at Raw Art Works studios and in partnership with two local, alternative and therapeutic public schools
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Expressive Arts Therapist
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2014 - 2015
•Facilitation of Expressive Arts Therapy works at RAW Arts and in partnership with a local alternative and therapeutic elementary school
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Lesley University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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2015 - 2015
Professor in Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Action for Low Residence Master Students Professor in Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Action for Low Residence Master Students
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Community Arts Project Manager for Visual Placemaking Initiative
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2015 - 2015
About This is East: "The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded East Somerville Main Streets, in conjunction with the Somerville Arts Council, a grant to fund a placemaking initiative for East Somerville during 2014 and 2015. The initiative, called “This is East” will celebrate, maintain and promote East Somerville’s identity at this time of change for the neighborhood. The Visual Placemaking Project is only one piece of a much larger placemaking initiative that includes events, video stories, and more." Show less
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Expressive Arts Therapist Clinician
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2013 - 2015
•Lead clinician using expressive arts therapies with Latino Children and Families in the Boston area coping with Severe Emotional Disturbances and challenges associated with recent immigration and acculturation process •Creativity in-service training for staff working in the community •Lead clinician using expressive arts therapies with Latino Children and Families in the Boston area coping with Severe Emotional Disturbances and challenges associated with recent immigration and acculturation process •Creativity in-service training for staff working in the community
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ARTrelief
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Facilitator in Expressive Arts Therapy
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2014 - 2014
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Roca, Inc.
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Expressive Arts Therapist and Researcher
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2012 - 2014
•Organization and facilitation of therapeutic and creative spaces for at-risk youth and young mothers •Creativity in-service training for staff working in the community (transition from intern to researching facilitator) •Organization and facilitation of therapeutic and creative spaces for at-risk youth and young mothers •Creativity in-service training for staff working in the community (transition from intern to researching facilitator)
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Arts facilitator
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2012 - 2013
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Community Artist & Muralist
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2012 - 2013
•Facilitator of content development, painting with children 5-9 years old and coordination with community figures •Facilitator of content development, painting with children 5-9 years old and coordination with community figures
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Arts Director for Sharing Biodiversity and Culture
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2011 - 2012
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ArtCorps
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France
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Performing Arts
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Community Arts Educator
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
"ArtCorps fosters innovation and creativity in order to mobilize communities to improve their environmental, health and social conditions." "ArtCorps fosters innovation and creativity in order to mobilize communities to improve their environmental, health and social conditions."
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Art Teacher
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Nov 2007 - Dec 2007
Lesson planning and curriculum design for K-5 Organized community awareness event around world hunger Lesson planning and curriculum design for K-5 Organized community awareness event around world hunger
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Education
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2011 - 2014
Lesley University
MA Expressive Therapies and Mental Health Counseling, Expressive Therapies -
2002 - 2007
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
BFA, Art Education Pre K-8 -
Studio Arts College International
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