MCAD Alum Leads Art Therapy Workshop Supporting Youth Mental Health | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

MCAD Alum Leads Art Therapy Workshop Supporting Youth Mental Health

April 20, 2026
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art therapy workshop at MIA

Breanna Bisek ’17 recently led a hands-on art therapy workshop at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, guiding Twin Cities youth in using creative expression to support mental well-being.

Developed in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, the program is part of a broader initiative to address the growing youth mental health crisis through trauma-informed practices.

Bisek, an art therapist and associate at Blue Cross, co-created The Art of Me, a self-guided workbook included in free art therapy kits distributed to teens and their families. Each kit provides art supplies, creative prompts, and mental health resources designed to encourage self-expression and open conversations.

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