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Express Yourself

Self-expression is a way of communicating your unique personality. Art, dance, music, or writing are ways to practice self-expression that allow individuals to creatively share their voices. Youth and young adults can improve their social life by expressing themselves through art and self-reflection.

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How artists explore identity

How do painters express themselves through art? This short YouTube video, How Artists Explore Identity from The Museum Of Modern Art, describes how famous artists, even today, use their artwork to channel emotions and thoughts into art.

Self-Expression Worksheet

The self-expression worksheet explains the difference between surface-level expression and honest inward-level self-expression. Finally, a few questions ask how an individual expresses themself, both outside and the inside.

Wrap-Up: Spring Art Projects

The Baddour Center is a Mississippi community center that assists those with disabilities. They've published a blog post about all-inclusive unique art projects. 

The materials are based on everyday home items, or they can be bought at a crafts store for less than $5 at the very most. If you decide to make any of these yourself, let us know in the comments!

What do you think of self-expression? Do you like to make art yourself? For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 PM.

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org 

Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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