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July 26, 2021
Charlie was our studio therapy dog, both an emotional support and friend to all at Express Yourself. With great pleasure and a wagging tale, he welcomed kids that may have been hesitant to come into the studio for the first…
Cummings Foundation Make a Difference Dollars awarded to ExYo
July 22, 2021
We received a wonderful surprise this morning from the Cummings Foundation– a gift of $20,000 Make a Difference Dollars donation supporting our adjacent new Studio Bee! Cummings Site Visit Committee Volunteers Cam Brown of King Fish and Albert Lanzillottii, II CPA, nominated our organization for this…
Summertime in the Studio
July 15, 2021
Express Yourself’s summer 1:1 Come Together pilot program kicked-off this week, welcoming back youth to the studio after a year of virtual learning. Many new youths joined ExYo during the pandemic and this was…
ExYo Mentor accepted to Simmons University
June 24, 2021
We extend a huge congratulations to longtime Express Yourself participant & mentor Brylee Guilmet on being accepted into Simmons University for Library Sciences. Brylee has been an integral part of the Express Yourself family…
ExYo Youth Emerge with Resilience
June 16, 2021
This week we wrap up youth programming for the 2020-2021, after a full year of a challenging pandemic. We are incredibly proud of our youth for all they have accomplished in this past year…
IMAGINE NATION Outdoor Drive In Theater Performance at the North Shore Music Theater
June 7, 2021
What a show! We want to extend a giant THANK YOU to everyone involved in making this creative outdoor performance a night to remember! This on demand performance will be hosted on our website…
It’s almost showtime!
May 19, 2021
We’re super excited to share our culminating virtual performance. Watch this creative collaboration featuring our amazing EXYO youth, staff, and special guest artists. Each participant has contributed in some way to this truly unique celebration of joy and resilience. Featured works created…
Ghost Light Series at the Boch Center Wang Theatre with Special Guest Ricky Duran
May 13, 2021
For 26 years our annual performance has taken place at the Boch Center-Wang Theatre in Boston. Youth from the Department of Mental Health, as well as participating youth within the community, are joined by…
Mental Health Matters
May 4, 2021
In this difficult year, our collective anxiety and uncertainty are challenging issues. Our connections with youth remain a constant reminder of how important consistency of relationship matters. Many youth we serve struggle with isolation and mental health issues. Our creative and engaging…
Welcome back Wes Bruce
April 29, 2021
The Express Yourself studio is a whimsical world of color as we welcomed back guest visual artist Wes Bruce. Continuing with set design from this past year, Wes, Exyo youth and staff have all…