CURRICULUM VITAE
PHYLLIS B. KRAVITZ, BFA, MFA, MAAT, ATR-BC
ART THERAPIST/SCULPTOR
Gallery Shows
2017 40 Over 40, EBD4 Studio, Chamblee, GA
2017 I.D.E.A., Chamblee, GA
2016 I.D.E.A., Chamblee, GA
1989 Eve Mannes Gallery, Atlanta, GA
1985 Solo Show, Ariel Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Phyllis Kravitz Sculptor
Education and Certifications
2001 ATR-BC (Board Certification), American Art Therapy Assn.
1998 Credentials Board ATR (Art 1998 Therapy Registration),
American Art Therapy Assn.
1995 Vermont College of Norwich University, Montpelier, VT MAT
1991 Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, Postgraduate Studies, Psychology
1987 Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, MFA, Dean’s List
1982 Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, BVA, Cum Laude
1965 Private Classes, Jack Ramsey, Director Atlanta College of Art
1960 Wheelock College, Boston, MA, Freshman Courses
Work History
2005-2011 Full time artist and sculptor
1998-2011 Private clients
1996 Board Certified Art Therapist, Founder and Head of Art Therapy Department Head, Hillside Psychiatric Hospital
1994-2005 Hillside Hospital, Atlanta, GA,
1993 Art Therapy Intern, Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, GA
1996-2005 Supervision Group Gus Kaufman Ph. D.
1997-2004 Supervision Group Steve Howard M.D.
Specialized Courses
2010 Campbell School: Pigments From Nature
2010 Welcoming the Shadow: Making Space for Reclaiming the Creative-Shaun McNiff
2010 American college of Physicians; Literature and Medicine
2009 American college of Physicians: Literature and Medicine Retreat
2009 Campbell School: Wood Turning
2008 Campbell School: Chair Making
2008 American College of Physicians: Literature and Medicine Retreat
2007 Creating Mandalas
2007 Book Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling
2007 American College of Physicians: Literature and Medicine retreat
2006 The Art of Connecting
2006 Intimate Couples-Stephen Howard M.D.
2006 The Art of Connecting
2006 Intimate Couples-Stephen Howard M.D.
2005-2007 Melton School of Jewish Studies, Atlanta, Ga.
2005 American Art Therapy Assn. The Art of Science of Creativity in Healthcare
2005 Acute Stress Disorder
2005 Art Therapy with Anxiety Disorder
2005 Starting From Scratch: Building a New Practice
2005 Weaving the Tapestry of Body Psychotherapy Over Time
2005 From the Ancestral Bed: Sex and Intimacy
2005 From Generation to Generation: Conscious and Unconscious Legacies
2005 Bridging the Selves of the Psychotherapist-Bernard Kempler, Ph.D.
2005 Art therapy: Neuropsychological Aspects of Art and Creativity
2004 “Re-Configuring families: Art Therapy In Action
2004 Holes in Roles and the Click of Closure: PBSP Work with Trauma and Holes in Family Systems- Taught by Albert Pesso
An Experiential/ Eclectic Approach to Understanding and Psychotherapy of Addiction
2004 Exploring Forbidden fruit: A Jungian Approach to Dream Work
2004 Dealing with Sexually Aggressive Behaviors
2004 At The Heart of Darkness: Evil in Psychotherapy
2004 The Effects of Childhood Traumas
2004 Better Living Through Chemistry: Everyday Pharmacology for Psychotherapists
2003 EMDR and Psychomotor
2003 The Moving Therapist: Contact and PBSP
2003 Art Therapy With The Angry Client
2003 Psychomotor and Healing Touch II
2002 The American Art Therapy Assn. Common Ground-Strength in Diversity, Hope in Unity
2002 Ethical Considerations for Mental Health Professionals
2002 Medication Management
2002 A Jewish Response to the Legacy of Abuse
2002 The Process of Treatment
2002 Disruptive Behavior
2002 Art Therapy: Using Art as Intervention with Children/Adults in Trauma
2001 Treatment of Trauma in A Troubled World: Youth Milieu
2001 Advanced training for Experienced Psychotherapists
2001 Art Therapy: Culture, Trauma, and Art
2001 Art, Nature, and Identity: Psychology
2001Project Explore: Test Interpretation
1998 Facilitator Training, Rainbows (Dealing With Loss Through Death and Divorce), Atlanta, GA 1996 PMAB Certification
1996 Art Therapy: Transitions
1995 Grief Therapy Training: Kesher Committee, Temple Sinai, Atlanta, GA
1986 Drug and Alcohol Training, Ridgeview Institute, Atlanta, GA
Professional Affiliations
American Art Therapy Association, Inc., 1993-2011
Georgia Art Therapy Association, Past Treasurer, 1993-2011
Georgia Chapter, Jungian Society, 1995
American Academy of Psychotherapy, Southeastern Region, 1993-2005
Southeast Psychomotor Society, Member and presenter, 2007
Mid-South Sculpture Association, 2015-2016
Community and Civic Involvement
2009-2014 Conversation Group: World Issues
2009-2014 Fine Arts co- Committee Temple Sinai
Board of Directors, “The Link”, Atlanta, GA 2004-2006
Board of Directors, “Body and Soul”, Atlanta, GA
Kesher Committee, Temple Sinai, Atlanta, GA
2007-2008 Fine Arts Committee Temple Sinai, Atlanta, Georgia
FundRaisers, Atlanta, GA
Co-Chair, Film Selection Committee, American Jewish Committee Atlanta Chapter Film Festival
National Council Jewish Women
2004-2011Member Women’s communication: Issues for Aging Women
1986- 2009 Book Club: Ovarians
Presentations
2011 Self as Sacred Container to Say-So conversational Salon
2008 Safe Girls/Strong Girls: Camp Cadi for Abused Teens/weeks program
2007 American Academy of Psychotherapists: Opening Session
Your Mask Awaits Transformation
2006 American Academy of Psychotherapy: Experiential Art Therapy
2008 Safe Girls/Strong Girls
Fellowships
2013 Art Retreat Fellow at Hambidge Visual Arts Center, Clayton, GA
Juried Shows
2017 “40 Over 40” Gallery Show Atlanta, Ga.
2016 LaGrange Regional LaGrange, GA
Juror:Deanna Sirlin
2015 Moca Georgia:Ga. Artists Selecting Ga. Artists Atlanta, GA
Jurors:
John D. Lawrence, Callaway Professor of art and Design Dir. Lamar Dodd Art Center LaGrange College;
Jija moon, Artist;
Joseph Norman, Professor of Art Uni. Of Ga.;
Brian Rust, teacher Augusta State University
2015 Valdosta National 2015, Valdosta, GA
Juror, Susan Welch, Executive Director Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon, GA
2014 At League Of Hilton Head Hilton Head, SC
2014 LaGrange National XXVIII, Juried Competition; LaGrange, GA.
Juror:
Annette Cone-Skelton, founder/President/CEO/Founding Director, Museum of Contemporary Art of GA
2013 Temple Sinai Art Association Show Atlanta, GA.
2013 Georgia Art Therapy Association at Mason Murer Atlanta, GA.
2013 100 at 100, Georgia State Alumni Show Atlanta, GA
Curator: Jerry Cullum, Art Critic
2013 Spring Equinox: An Artistic Celebration, Holy Innocence School Atlanta, GA.
2012 Artspace Juried Show Raleigh, NC
Curator :Gwyn Rukenbrod, Executive Director, Handmade in America
2012 American Craft Today Juried Show, Bascom Center For the Visual Arts, Highlands, NC
Juror: Mark Leach, Executive Director, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winton-Salem, NC
2012 Paperworks 2012 Juried Competition Huntington, NY
Judge: Laura Phipps, Assistant Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art
2012 Sandy Springs “Art Blast “ Atlanta, GA.
2009 Trinity Art Atlanta, GA.
1990 Fine Arts Museum of the South Mobile, AL
Curator: Roy Slade, Director, Cranbrook
1990 “Size and Substance”, Spellman College Invitational Atlanta, GA
1990 Mattress Factory Group Show Atlanta, GA
1989 Eve Mannes Gallery Invitational Atlanta, GA
1989 Artworks ’89 Atlanta, GA
1989 “Divine Line” Mesa, AZ
1988 LaGrange National XIII LaGrange, GA
Juror: Dr. David Curry, Curator, Denver Art Museum
1988 Artworks ’88 Atlanta, GA
1988 Red Clay Survey Huntsville, AL
1988 CNN Center, Private Showing, Invited Atlanta, GA
1988 Georgia Council for the Arts Atlanta, GA
1988 Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, LA
1988 1988 Tampa Triennial Tampa, FL
Jurors: Michael Danoff, Director, Chicago Museum
R. Andrew Maass, Director, Tampa Museum
1987 Dekalb Arts '87 DeKalb County, GA
1987 Ariel Gallery, Guest Artist, One-Woman Show Atlanta, GA
1986 Lovett School, 5-Woman Show Atlanta, GA
1986 Southern Homes Atlanta, GA
1986 Piedmont Arts Festival, Mattress Factory Atlanta, GA
1986 Dekalb Arts '86 DeKalb County, GA
1985 Southern Exposure 6, Converse College Spartanburg, SC
1985 Mattress Factory Show Atlanta, GA
1985 Piedmont Arts Festival 30" x 30" Atlanta, GA
1985 Callenwolde Arts Center, 3-Woman Show Atlanta, GA
1984 4th Annual Augusta Art Association Competition Augusta, GA
First Place, Best of Show
1984 WPBA Public Broadcasting Auction Atlanta, GA
1984 Piedmont Arts Festival 24" x 24" Atlanta, GA
1984 Columbia Museum of Arts and Science Columbia, SC
1984 Piedmont Arts Festival Sculpture Garden Atlanta, GA
1983 Spar National Shreveport, LA
Juror: Ted Potter, S.E. Center for Contemporary Arts
1983 Student Show, Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
1982 Student Show, Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
1982 Last National Sculpture Show, University of Georgia Athens, GA
Judge: Donald Kuspit, Stoney Brook
1979 Student Show, Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
Galleries
2018- Anne Irwin Fine Art Atlanta, GA
2016-Present I.D.E.A. Gallery Chamblee, GA
2006-2010 Main St. Gallery Clayton, Ga.
2005-2011 Sycamore Crossing Blue Ridge, GA
Activities
2005 Presentation of a Salon; “Portrait Collage” workshop”
2001 Presentation to Board of Directors, Hillside Inc.
1999 Presentation to Board of Directors, Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.
1998 Presentation to Locked Unit Staff, Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.
1997 Presentation to Board of Directors, Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, GA
1997 In service to teachers at Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.
1995 In service for teachers at Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.
1992 Volunteer, Hillside Psychiatric Hospital, Atlanta, GA
1988 Iron Pour Workshop, Birmingham, AL
1984-86 Ariel Gallery Cooperative
1984 Assisted in renovation of Georgia State University Sculpture Building
1984 Sculpture outside of GSU Sculpture Building
Member, Input Committee for Chairman, Art Department, GSU
1981-83 Volunteer, Fulton County Public Schools Art Program
1981-83 Taught privately, Drawing and Painting
1980 Student Representative, Search Committee for Dean, College of Arts & Science, GSU
1979 Executive Committee of Arts and Science, Student Representative
1960-74 Studied painting with Walt Martin, Jack Ramsey, Katherine Burke
Credits
2017 Atlanta Jewish Times, September 29, 2017; Vol. XCII no. 38
2014 Fine Arts Gallery VSU
2014 LaGrange National XXVIII-Juried Exhibiton Catalogue
2013WelchG. School of Art and Design-Juried Exhibition Catalogue pg. 52-53
2013 Artspace Craft Biennial Juried Exhibition
2009 GSU Magazine-pg. 42
2008 Living in Atlanta, Business chronicle, pg. 4
2008 Designed Commemorative Plaque Temple Sinai
1997 Introduction for Catalogue, Hidden Identities, Youth Art Connection, Atlanta, GA
1995 Thesis: Case Study of an Adolescent Who Suffered From Depression
1990 Art Papers, pg. 49, Volume 14, July/August
1989 Creative Loafing, pg. 31, February 25
1988 St. Petersburg Times, pg. 3, Feb. 5
1988 New Orleans Catalogue
1988 Atlanta Journal and Constitution, pg. 9, Jan. 24
1988 Tampa Bay Magazine, pg. 21, March/April
1988 Tampa Triennial Catalogue
1988 LaGrange Catalogue
1987 Thesis: A Personal Search For Integration of Form and Space
1987 Atlanta Jewish Times, pg. 14, August 21 issue
1987 Southern Homes Magazine, pg. 26, July/August issue
1987 Atlanta Magazine, pg. 20, August issue
1986 Piedmont Arts Festival Catalogue, pg. 99
1984 Arts Papers, 24" x 24"
1984 Augusta Art Association, 4th Annual Exhibit, Front Cover
1983 Shreveport Times
1983 Atlanta Jewish Times
1983 Spar National '83, Poster Blow-Up