The 11th International Conference of IEATA- International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
THE FLOWING TAO of Expressive Arts
Co-hosted by Art in Hospital, Hong Kong
Save the dates:
Pre-conference Workshops: Oct 6-7
Conference: Oct 8-10
Venue: Hong Kong, China
Introduction
"The Tao is beyond words. The Tao cannot be described with linear language. Beginning in Asia, people sometimes poeti
cally refer to the Tao as the mystery, the flowing entanglement and clarity of our lives...
The core, the essence of expressive arts therapy that makes it alive and happening - also cannot be described with linear language. The unnameable flowing Tao, the mystery, the creative spark of our lives, the evolving essence of expressive arts therapy...
The Tao can be seen as the Way. The evolving nature of expressive arts in the world is taking many forms to find its Tao (ways) from the therapy room to the community. This creative process of searching is mysterious, every-changing and flowing... in resonance to each individual, culture, and context. The way of knowing involves lifelong practice, genuine conversation, humbled witnessing, mindful reflexivity and embracing the unknowing...”
Jack Weller & Fiona Chang
Through this conference, we hope to
Meet the renowned pioneers and practitioners in expressive arts from both the East and West. Learn about what is happening the expressive arts in Asia. Nourish the organic development of the expressive arts fields across verbal, geographical, and cultural borders
Important Dates
Call for Abstract: 5 January, 2015
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 20 February, 2015
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 30 June, 2015
Date of the Pre-Conference: 6-7 October, 2015
Date of the Conference: 8-10 October, 2015