Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute

We are a small, but growing non-profit, based in Seattle, WA, serving folks nationally and globally. We offer continuing education and training in the Creative and Expressive Arts, a unique approach to using the arts for healing, personal growth, community care, and much more. We work with therapists, counselors, social workers, educator, school counselors, community leaders, coaches, allied health care professionals, and others who would like to bring the creative and expressive arts into their work, communities, and for their own personal growth. We also offer community programming, corporate workshops, and some direct art-based therapeutic services.

Our Mission

Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute (NWCEAI) is dedicated to being a leader in providing exceptional education and training in the field of Creative and Expressive Arts Therapy and Facilitation.

NWCEAI cultivates and honors creativity as integral to the human experience.

We advocate for the use of the arts as a recognized, respected, and meaningful part of what uplifts and celebrates individuals and communities in their pursuit of connection and well-being.

Our Values

NWCEAI promotes the following values as essential to our success:

Personal Growth, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Diversity, Openness, and a Holistic Approach to Human Creativity. We recognize that integrating these values into every aspect of our organization is the foundation of our student-centered approach and of our service to our community.

Our Vision

Education: providing training and experiences in Expressive Arts to increase the effectiveness of our students in the myriad ways they serve and enhance the quality of life for our global community.

Outreach: creating resources and opportunities that engender meaningful experiences through the arts.

Connection: facilitating professional and personal connections and creative community space.