Naropa Art Therapy Community Responds to Boulder Fire

 A fire broke out Monday outside of Boulder and spread over roughly 6,300 acres. It has since become one of the most destructive fires in Colorado, destroying more homes than any other blaze in state history.  According to a recent Huffington Post article, about 3,500 people have been out of their homes for four days and fire managers said as many as 700 firefighters and support personnel and seven air tankers were assigned to fight the fire, considered the nation's top firefighting priority.

We are quickly brainstorming ideas to aid fire evacuees in the area.  As students and professionals in the art therapy community we are joining forces to help in whatever way that we can.  First off,  

The Naropa Community Art Studio at the Nalanda Campus on 63rd and Arapahoe in Boulder will be open each Sunday from 09/12 until 10/31 from 10am-1pm for persons affected by the fire. It is an open studio with the intention of creating individual and community art in order to express and witness the experiences, emotions, and stories of people impacted by this tragic event.  All who are feeling the impact of this fire are invited to participate.

All other Naropa art therapy community efforts will be posted on this blog.  Feedback and ideas for projects are welcome and encouraged.

Many blessings.  Stay safe.

For the latest news on the fire and resources available in the community, check out this link:

http://twitter.com/YahooNews/boulderfire 


or visit http://www.boulderfire.com/