Emily Chase

Emily is an artist, arts educator, facilitator, and administrator with over 18 years of experience in witnessing the transformative power of the arts for both individuals and communities. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to increasing access to the arts for those who have historically been denied this opportunity, recognizing the urgent potential that creative expression holds for both individuals and society. Emily has witnessed, and fully believes in, the power of artistic expression to build and strengthen relationships among individuals and across communities.

Emily is also a practicing licensed mental health therapist and board-certified art therapist. In this capacity, Emily sees individuals and facilitates workshops throughout the year in the greater community.

Emily’s creative practice involves visually exploring multilayered memories through the physical and cognitive experiences of mixed media manipulation and journaling.