9Muses Art Center

9Muses Art Center 9Muses Art Center is a project designed to provide those with mental illness the opportunity for recovery through means of self-expression.

9Muses Art Center is a program of the Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida. It is a project designed to provide those with mental and behavioral health issues the opportunity for recovery through means of self-expression. Participants are free to choose from a broad array of visual and performing arts. Classes and personalized instruction along with individual studio time allow each artist to create according to his/her own personal “muse”. 9Muses is open to persons over 18 with a mental health diagnosis who are interested in pursuing the arts and also engaging in stimulating activity without regard to labels.

🌿✨ Today we opened our newest exhibition, Echoes of Nature!This beautiful showcase features artwork created during our N...
11/07/2025

🌿✨ Today we opened our newest exhibition, Echoes of Nature!

This beautiful showcase features artwork created during our Nature’s Canvas trip to Fern Forest, where members explored mindfulness, creativity, and the beauty of the outdoors. Through nature walks, grounding exercises, and textured rubbings made from found natural objects, artists reflected on their connection to the world around them. 🌱

The exhibition is on view now through December 4, 2025, in the Pamela Ann Glassman Center, so come experience the calm and creativity that nature inspired. 🍃

If you are looking to practice mindfulness yourself, join us on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. for our member-led Yoga and Body Awareness classes. It is a perfect way to relax, reflect, and reconnect. 🧘🏽‍♀️

10/31/2025

🎶✨ That’s a wrap on our final Open Mic of the year! We laughed, sang, and shared the stage with so many incredible voices and talents. From heartfelt poetry to lively performances, everyone brought their unique spark to the mic and the energy was unforgettable. 💫

This year’s Open Mics have been a beautiful reminder of how creativity connects us. Thank you to everyone who performed, supported, and cheered each other on all year long! 💛

We can’t wait to see what you’ll share in the new year. Keep creating, keep expressing, and keep shining! 🌟

✨🎨 What a wonderful finale! Our final Creativity Café: Art Sale of the year was filled with color, connection, and creat...
10/31/2025

✨🎨 What a wonderful finale! Our final Creativity Café: Art Sale of the year was filled with color, connection, and creativity. Members showcased their beautiful artworks — each piece reflecting growth, imagination, and the power of self-expression. 💛

It’s been an inspiring year watching everyone share their art, stories, and mental health journeys with our community. Thank you to all who came to support, create, and celebrate art with us throughout the year! 🌿💫

Stay tuned for more art, open mics, and creativity in the new year — and remember, you can always make art and express yourself here at 9Muses. 💕

🦇🎶 The Bedlam Ball was a frightfully fun time! From spooky tunes and sweet treats to dancing and our lively costume cont...
10/31/2025

🦇🎶 The Bedlam Ball was a frightfully fun time! From spooky tunes and sweet treats to dancing and our lively costume contest, everyone brought their Halloween spirit to life. 👻✨

We loved seeing all the creative costumes, hearing laughter fill the room, and celebrating together with our 9Muses family. 💜🕷️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of joy, creativity, and a little bit of Halloween magic! 🎃💃

09/29/2025

🎤 Friday night’s Creativity Café Open Mic was filled with music, poetry, and stories that warmed our hearts. 💛 Our members shined on stage, sharing laughter, courage, and creativity with friends and staff alike. The energy in the room was incredible—we’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support and express themselves!

🍁✨ Mark your calendars: the final Creativity Café of the year will be on Friday, October 31st. It’s going to be a special night you won’t want to miss!

Until then, join us at 9Muses for art and wellness classes where creativity, community, and self-expression are always welcome. 🎨🌱

🖼️✨ Tonight’s Creativity Café Art Sale was full of creativity, community, and connection! ✨🖼️Our members showcased their...
09/26/2025

🖼️✨ Tonight’s Creativity Café Art Sale was full of creativity, community, and connection! ✨🖼️
Our members showcased their beautiful works, and it was such a joy to see each unique style and story come to life. Friends and staff came together to admire, support, and celebrate the talent within our community. 💛

Creativity Café is always a reminder that art isn’t just something to look at—it’s something to share, experience, and grow through. 🌱

If you missed tonight’s event, don’t worry—there’s always more to discover at 9Muses. Come join us for classes, open mics, and exhibitions where you can express yourself and connect with others. 🎨🎤✨

🎨✨ We had such a wonderful time celebrating member artist Selia Cordero at her solo exhibition, Adventures in Acrylic! ✨...
09/26/2025

🎨✨ We had such a wonderful time celebrating member artist Selia Cordero at her solo exhibition, Adventures in Acrylic! ✨🎨
Selia wowed us with her playful experiments—using acrylic paint like stained glass and exploring squeegee techniques that made her work truly shine. The show was beautifully attended by friends and staff, and Selia shared her process with us while we asked questions and learned more about her art. 💛

Events like these remind us how powerful it is to create and share together. Want to explore your own adventures in acrylic? Come join us at 9Muses—our acrylic painting classes happen every Tuesday from 10 AM to 3 PM. 🖌️💫

Please do not forget to join us tomorrow and close out our summer Perfectly Imperfect workshop series with "The Marks Th...
09/21/2025

Please do not forget to join us tomorrow and close out our summer Perfectly Imperfect workshop series with "The Marks That Made Me".

Through writing prompts, members will explore both physical and emotional imprints that continue to shape who they are. These reflections will then become the foundation for visual art, using canvas, paper, collage, stitching, and layered textures.

As always, the heart of the workshop will be the community we create together. Every voice, every mark, and every piece of art will be valid. The Perfectly Imperfect summer series is a celebration of what it means to be human: shaped not just by what goes right, but by how we navigate the unexpected.

We look forward to carrying the spirit of Perfectly Imperfect into the end-of-year exhibit!

In September, 9Muses Art Center will close out our summer Perfectly Imperfect workshop series with The Marks That Made M...
09/16/2025

In September, 9Muses Art Center will close out our summer Perfectly Imperfect workshop series with The Marks That Made Me—a reflective, hands-on journey through memory, identity, and transformation.

Participants will gather for an evening of creative journaling and mixed media artmaking centered on the “marks” life leaves behind. Together, we’ll ask: What does a mark mean to you? Which marks are visible, and which are invisible? Can something that once caused pain become a source of beauty, wisdom, or pride?

Through writing prompts, members will explore both physical and emotional imprints—scars, stretch marks, tattoos, grief, milestones, and memories that continue to shape who they are. These reflections will then become the foundation for powerful visual art. Using canvas, paper, collage, stitching, and layered textures, participants will translate their stories into imagery, honoring the beauty in brokenness, resilience, and transformation.

As always, the heart of the workshop will be the community we create together. Some may choose to share their work and their stories in a closing circle, while others may find meaning in quietly making. Every voice, every mark, and every piece of art will be valid—messy or neat, tender or triumphant.

The Perfectly Imperfect summer series is a celebration of what it means to be human: shaped not just by what goes right, but by how we navigate the unexpected. We look forward to carrying the spirit of Perfectly Imperfect into the end-of-year exhibit.

Join us on Monday between 10AM - 2PM during Mono-Type Printmaking for a follow up workshop to Nature's Canvas:Wabi-Sabi ...
09/14/2025

Join us on Monday between 10AM - 2PM during Mono-Type Printmaking for a follow up workshop to Nature's Canvas:
Wabi-Sabi in Nature: Textures & Impermanence



EVERY MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER 10AM - 2PM
during Mono-Type Printmaking

Join us on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at 12 PM in the Peter Cocuzza Gallery for an inspiring afternoon of creativity,...
09/10/2025

Join us on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at 12 PM in the Peter Cocuzza Gallery for an inspiring afternoon of creativity, conversation, and community. Enjoy a light lunch as we celebrate the debut of Selia Cordero’s freshman exhibition, Adventures in Acrylic.

Selia’s work reflects her artistic journey as she experiments with and explores the possibilities of acrylic painting through classes at 9Muses. This exhibition is not only a showcase of her growth as an artist but also an invitation to share in the joy of learning, discovery, and self-expression. Come support a fellow artist, connect with others, and be inspired by the creativity that flourishes within our community.

Can't make the opening? No worries! The exhibition will be on display through October 2025. Don’t miss this exciting showcase!

Opening Reception: September 26th, 2025 | 12 PM
Location: 7149 W Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill 33313
Exhibit Dates: September 26th – October 26th, 2025
We look forward to seeing you there!

08/29/2025

🎤✨ What an amazing Open Mic Night at Creativity Café! ✨🎶
From heartfelt poetry to powerful vocals and soulful music, our community truly lit up the stage. The energy was full of creativity, courage, and connection—thank you to everyone who shared their voice and to those who came out to cheer them on. 💛

Nights like these remind us how special it is to gather, create, and celebrate together. We can’t wait to do it all again at the next Creativity Café! 🌟

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Lauderhill, FL
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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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9Muses Art Center is a program of the Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida. It is a project designed to provide those with mental and behavioral health issues the opportunity for recovery through means of self-expression. Participants are free to choose from a broad array of visual and performing arts. Classes and personalized instruction along with individual studio time allow each artist to create according to his/her own personal “muse”. 9Muses is open to persons over 18 with a mental health diagnosis who are interested in pursuing the arts and also engaging in stimulating activity without regard to labels.