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On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, West Baton Rouge Museum is pleased to welcome Tamlin Allbritten, an Alabama-based Art Teacher and Expressive Art Specialist, to facilitate ART in Recovery, a program to accompany the exhibit, Art & Addiction. Tamlin will be presenting a lecture presentation from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM followed by a hands-on workshop from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Sign up is available for one or both of these programs which are being offered FREE of charge thanks to funding support from the Louisiana Lottery Corporation.  Space is limited. To register, please contact the Museum.

After teaching art for many years, Tamlin understands the power of art in helping students express their ideas and feelings when words are not enough. Tamlin’s curriculum is designed to identify anyone who is in need of immediate re-direction and support. If you have an addiction or serve those who do, or if you are an educator, this workshop will help you understand how art is a powerful tool in the recovery process. You will see proven art projects that will encourage healthy dialogue and self-discovery for anyone who may be at risk. During the morning presentation, Tamlin will present her student’s actual art pieces and the poignant stories behind them. Attendees of the afternoon workshop will make visual aids that can be used to generate conversations that impact the lives of their students, clients, patients, and families.

Tamlin has 40 years of experience teaching in schools and rehabilitation centers. She has facilitated many workshops for civic and community organizations and has experience in working with people affected by trauma and addiction.  The first half of her career experience comes from teaching art in public schools (grades 5-12), inner-city programs, an experimental “learn through discovery” curriculum, and 6+ years in a college level art department. The second half of her career has included teaching brain injured patients, young ladies with eating disorders, and adults with addictions. Her exposure to teaching in both schools and rehabilitation centers laid the groundwork for her book series, Art with a Purpose.

If you, or a family member needs help with mental or substance abuse issue, call SAMHSA’s National /confidential 24-hour helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).