NICOLE SALIMBENE
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OPENING TO YOUR CREATIVITY: ART AS A CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE



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WORKSHOPS IN ART AS A CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE


Nicole Salimbene leads participants in a series of writing and art exercises introducing visual journaling as a tool for reflection, inquiry, and meditation. No prior art skills needed. This is not an art class to learn traditional representational art skills, but an invitation to inspire curiosity and to experience the transformational power of art-making. Through creative experimentation that is focused not on producing an art object, but on an unfolding practice, this workshop provides space for a deeper awareness of the internal and external matters guiding your life and work to emerge. 
  
Nicole Salimbene has created a method for using the artistic process to develop mindfulness and to enrich vocational wellness, and has brought this approach to various academic institutions, community settings and professional associations. She has led workshops in affiliation with American University, Clark University, Lama Foundation, The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, Wesley Theological Seminary, Ghost Ranch and World Wildlife Fund. 

2020 WORKSHOPS

Do you want to open space in your life for creative practice? If you do, start the new year with this 4-part workshop series.
Location:  
HALCYON ARTS LAB
1801 35th Street, Washington, D.C. 20007

January 12, 19, 26, and February 2, 3:00-4:30pm 
$165 includes cost of all materials
REGISTER HERE

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Interested in an Opening To Your Creativity: Art as A Contemplative Practice workshop series or a one day retreat, please contact me at nicolesalimbene@gmail.com for more information.


Selected Workshops/Teaching
2018   
 World Wildlife Fund, Washington, D.C.


2017     
Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.


2016    
CFI Faculty Workshop: Opening to Your Creativity, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Opening to Your Creativity, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.


2016-17 
Opening to Your Creativity, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
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2015-16     
Opening to Your Creativity,Crossings|A Center for the Healing Traditions, Silver Spring, MD

2010-15     
Contemplative Environmental Studies: Pedagogy for Self and Planet, American University School of International Service,The Lama Foundation, San Cristobal, NM

2014     
Wisdom Sharing: A Deepening Retreat-Alice Walker, Gloria Steinem, Dr. Chung Hyun Kyung, Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
Earth Honoring Faith/Listening to Earth, Opening to God,Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
Contemplative Retreat for Educators: A Day of Practice, Center for Contemplative Mind and Society, Washington, D.C.

2013-14    
Mindful Choices Program, Curriculum Advisor, Mellon Foundation grant for Clark University, Worcester, MA

2011     
Art Studio, Examination Paper Scroll, American National Nursing Credentialing Center Magnet Conference, Baltimore, MD

2009     
ShadowPlay1“Borderlands,” Text/Image/Crafting Workshop with Nicole Salimbene & John Borstel, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD

2008     
Art & Carbon Footprint, American University, Washington, D.C.

2006-08    
Contemplative Sustainable Design, American University, School of International Service Summer Program, The Lama Foundation San Cristobal, NM


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Group Exhibition:
LOOKS GOOD ON PAPER
PYRAMID ATLANTIC ART CENTER
National Juried Exhibition of Works on and of Paper 
August 19–October 2, 2022
RSVP FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION
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JURORS:CINDY CHENG, KELLY TAYLOR MITCHELL, GRETCHEN SCHERMERHORN

Group Exhibition:
Buoyant Oracle: A Sculpture That Talks Back
Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA
August 2022 (January 2020-November 2024)

Buoyant Force  is a 50-foot steel sculpture by Sue Wrbican inspired by the paintings of American Surrealist Kay Sage (b. 1898, Albany, New York; d. 1963, Woodbury, Connecticut). This playful installation provides a way to chat and exchange photographs with the sculpture.  Launched in the fall of 2020, The interactive was created by the Playful City Lab in collaboration with Sue Wrbican and Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art for Reston, VA.
​Over the four-year run, the installation features an evolving cast of guest oracles. 
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22 artist's predictions: Rahne Alexander, Nina Q. Allen, Laure Drogoul, Cheryl Edwards, Heloisa Escudero, Maggie Gourlay, Mira Hecht, Kay Hwang, Veronica Jackson, Jessica Kallista, Maria Karametou, Isabel Manalo, Ceci Cole McInturff, Meeting Ground (Susan Main and MJ Neuberg), Zia Palmer, Judith Pratt, Lisa Rosenstein, Nicole Salimbene, Asha Santee, Kat Thompson, Jessica Valoris, Naoko Wowsugi

© 2022 Nicole Salimbene

  • Works
    • ARTFORUM TAPESTRY SERIES
    • RECEIPT TAPESTRY SERIES
    • AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CONSUMPTION: FIVE SCROLLS
    • DIVINE FEMININE SERIES
    • MAKEUP SERIES: TREMBLING
    • SCAPULAR SERIES
    • KNOWING YOUR WATER
    • MOVED BY WATER SERIES
    • MENDING
    • STUDIES IN INVASIVENESS
    • UNFOLDING
    • COMMUNITY PROJECTS
    • ARCHIVE >
      • STONE TO STONE
      • PROTEST RECEIPTS
      • FIGURES IN CEMENT
      • BOX SERIES
      • FACTORY SHRINE
  • ABOUT
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    • CV
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