Arts for Healing
The Reser’s mission is to bring our world’s rich diversity to the stage, and we aim to extend this offering through our educational programs. Join us on an immersive exploration of the healing power of the arts, where each encounter is an invitation to find solace, inspiration, and renewal.
Arts for Healing is a curated arts series that offers transformative and healing experiences for individuals in our community. We believe in the healing potential of art to nourish the soul, ignite creativity, and spark conversations that bring people together in shared moments of reflection and growth. This series promotes emotional well-being while fostering a sense of unity.
Leading the way in the use of Rhythm, HealthRHYTHMS® is a research-based group drumming program developed over 20 years ago through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in neuroscience, music therapy, and recreational music making.
Saturdays 10 AM-11 AM.
September 28, 2024
October 5, 2024
October 19, 2024
Individual classes: $25
Purchase the class series here: $90
Senior discount for the series: $75 (contact box office)
Everybody Move! A Program of Dance for Parkinson’s® Oregon
Everybody Move!
Join us for the Everybody Move at The Reser! This research-backed global program is designed for people living with mobility challenges. No dance experience is required. Class may be enjoyed seated or standing. Energizing and inspiring music will guide us as we discover diverse dance styles and practical movement methods that address balance, flexibility, and confidence.
Wednesdays 10 AM-11 AM.
October 2, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 16, 2024
October 23, 2024
Individual classes: $25
Purchase the Everybody Move! class series here.
Senior discount for the series: $75 (contact box office)
Making The Invisible, Visible: Exploring Your Chronic Pain Journey
This workshop series is provided by the Chronic Pain Project. We’llexplore our stories using creativity as an outlet for expression. Participants will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, and connect with others.
As a workshop participant, you’ll engage in prompts, creative exercises, and optional group discussions. Within each person’s comfort level, we’ll contemplate our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The hope for this series is to connect individuals, while providing space for reflection.
If you’re looking for an outlet to express yourself, please join us! This workshop is all about exploration, so there is no need for artistic skills or previous experience.
The Chronic Pain Project was created to bring visibility and community to the invisible experience of living with chronic pain.
Wednesdays 1 PM-2:30 PM
October 2, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 16, 2024
This workshop is sold as a 3-class series package only. Purchase the class series here.
Scholarships are available. Please email Aaron Nigel Smith, Education and Community Programs Manager, for more information. asmith@thereser.org
Mission and Vision
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Mission is to inspire the awakening of creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts experiences to, lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.
The Reser honors the cultures and customs of its diverse community and, using the awesome power of the Arts, creates opportunities for deeper understanding and authentic connections between people. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront as we develop programs and initiatives for people of all ages and walks of life. Our beautiful facility serves as a gathering space where Arts & Culture thrive, and people have unique and engaging opportunities to explore creativity. At The Reser, we envision a venue where everyone in our community is empowered, feels represented, and welcome.