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CURRENT STUDENTS - ORCHESIS
         Ar
tistic play is an essential part of our human diet. Without it we are parched and starved.
             
                                                                                                          M.C. Richards

Photograph of luminaries from the GLOW receptionOrchesis is the Honor Society of Expressive Arts Therapy at Appalachian State University.

Orchesis Honor Society was created in order to recognize and promote scholarly and creative activities within the field of expressive arts. The goals of the organization include providing a forum for exchange among graduate students of expressive arts, building an expressive arts community outside of the classroom, and hosting expressive arts gatherings, workshops, and open studio experiences. Orchesis is a Greek word meaning "a moving ensemble".

Requirements for induction to Orchesis:

 
  • completion of HPC 6360: Therapy and Expressive Arts
  • have and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA
  • present 3 expressive arts pieces (could be visual art, performance art, poetry, etc.) at the induction ceremony
  • $40 dues for Induction, $15 annual dues for current members. (Checks should be made out to Orchesis Honor Society)

Orchesis Contact Information

Website: www.orchesis.org 
Email: orchesis.appstate@gmail.com
Facebook: Appalachian State Expressive Arts


ORCHESIS NEWS...

Please visit the Orchesis Website for updates on workshops, weekly practice groups, and our annual events.

 

Headwaters: Appalachian Journal of Expressive Arts Therapy

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Headwaters is collectively edited by graduate students in expressive arts, who are also members of Orchesis Honor Society* at Appalachian State University. Affirming the importance of process over product, while also valuing quality, our intention is to assemble a collection of artistic work representing the depth and breadth of creative endeavors in the field of expressive arts at Appalachian. We invite submissions of original, unpublished work from students, faculty, and former students from all disciplines, as well as from members of the larger expressive arts community.

 


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