Disciplines
Mixed Media
Vanesa Simon
Work with Vanesa
Vanesa Simon is an entrepreneur, visual artist, and dedicated community organizer. In 2017, she piloted the program “Healing Through the Arts” and later innovated a fiscal partnership with the Delaware Art Museum through her company, Mariposa Arts.
Through her varied certifications she explores and shares meditative art processes. She is a Certified Zentangle Instructor and holds a Trauma-Informed Artist certification & training for instructing Adults as Beginners. Additionally, she has been trained in Creative Aging facilitation practices and is a Certified Facilitator for Open Studio Project method.
As an artist, Vanesa’s work has reached an international audience. She has participated in exhibitions across Argentina, Barcelona, and New York City as part of an artist collective from Argentina. Her art has also been displayed in local exhibitions in Delaware.
In 2024 she was selected as a Global South Arts & Health Envoy and has had the great honor of being nominated by President Joe Biden to the National Council on the Arts.
Certifications:
2023 - Open Studio Process Facilitator - (Social Emotional Learning art process for adults and youth)
2022 - Lifetime Arts - Creative Aging Facilitation Training
2021 - Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Trauma-Informed Teaching Artist
2021 - Thomas S. Kenan Institute of the Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Creative Catalyst Certificate
2019 - Zentangle Inc. - Teacher Training Program
Member of the following Organizations:
NOAH (National Organization for Arts in Health)
Speaking Engagements:
2024 - March - Equity Action Summit - Art Presenter
2023 - September - MHA Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference - Art Presenter
2022 - August - MILLSUMMIT Panelist & Art Presenter
2021 & 2022 - April - Delaware Hospice Reimagine Conference - Art Demonstration
2021 October NAMI Delaware Inspiring Hope Conference Presenter & Art Demonstration
Artist Information
Services
Lectures / Public Speaking, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Creative Aging Classes, Online Programs, Teaching Artist, Workshops
Audiences
Older Adult, Adult, 9th to 12th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade
Regional Availability
Northern Delaware, Central Delaware
Contact
Newark DE 19711
Creative Aging
Vanesa is available for creative aging workshops instructing in the Zentangle method. It is an easy to learn way to play with patterns and into mindfulness.Â
This method successfully turns off the "thinking part of our brain" and is a step-by-step way of learning to draw a wide variety of patterns using beautiful supplies.
Here are some testimonials from past participants:
"I really enjoyed the Zentangle online classes. I found the classes extremely relaxing and the
fellowship so helpful. I really looked forward to them and it was the one time I made sure to take time just for me!"
"I am pleasantly surprised at how helpful it is. My anxiety is not as extreme as it used to be. I am happier and relaxed after each session. It also helps with my focus."
"Vanesa Simon is awesome as a guide/ instructor. Her voice is soothing, and she is patient, and kind. I find it easier to cope with my emotions after participating in the arts."
Media
Vanesa Simon - Mariposa Arts