Welcome! MUSE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) arts organization. We provide a community arts studio where psychiatric survivors may express themselves freely. We sell our Outsider & Self Taught Arts, Vintage & Pre-Owned Clothing, Ties, Jeans, Housewares and Novelties to Fund our studio. Come Back & Shop Often!
The Museum of Universal Self Expression is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts and social service organization. We provide a studio where a psychiatric survivor may discover and develop his or her own creative path. We provide a place where art making is practiced for personal growth and healing, communication, relaxation, and to bring about social change such as Mad Pride. By providing creative enrichment opportunities MUSE contributes to the arts with a variety of possibilities for the Chicago mental health community and beyond.
Diane is an inspiration to healing and growth through the all of the arts. She has a Master of Arts in Art Therapy degree from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, an amazingly resourceful and skilled artist, and a darn good cook! Click link below to see resume:
Diane Dancing in 1978. Photo by the late Wolfgang Leisenheimer.
Mission Statement
The Museum of Universal Self Expression or MUSE, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts and social service organization. We provide a studio where a psychiatric survivor may discover and develop his or her own creative path. We provide a place where art making is practiced for personal growth and healing, communication, relaxation, and to bring about social change by eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness. By providing creative enrichment opportunities MUSE contributes to the arts with a variety of possibilities for the Chicago mental health community and beyond.
Project Proposal
The Museum of Universal Self Expression or MUSE, Inc. is a not-for-profit community studio and gallery serving the mental health consumer community in Chicago. We are located in the beautiful & historic Pilsen neighborhood. We serve psychiatric survivors who exhibit interest, and ability in fine arts, writing, music and other specializations. We provide an art studio rich in craft materials, therapy & counseling, social services, and online gallery representation in order to help facilitate the artistic careers and recovery Chappaquas for our participants. MUSE, Inc. seeks funding through grants, fundraising, private donations and gallery sales. Our 501(c)(3), not-for-profit status was funded through a grant from the City Arts Assistance Program through the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
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