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restART studio is a nonprofit that is transforming the lives of underserved youth through the power of art therapy.

05/03/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

And if there’s one thing we see every day, it’s this: young people are carrying so much more than we often realize.

Youth mental health matters! Not just in moments of crisis, but in the everyday experiences of stress, identity, relationships, school pressure, and navigating a world that can feel overwhelming. So many young people are trying to make sense of their emotions without always having the words, space, or support to do so.

At restART studio, we believe every young person deserves a place where they feel seen, heard, and understood. Through art therapy, we create space for expression beyond words. A space where healing can happen in ways that feel safe, creative, and truly their own.

This month (and every month), let’s keep showing up for youth:
✨ Listen without judgment
✨ Create space for honest conversations
✨ Remind them they don’t have to go through it alone

Because mental health is health. And early support can change everything.

💚

04/29/2026

Art Prompt: Happiness Collage ✂️🌈

What does happiness look like to you?

Not what it should look like. Not what anyone else says it is.
Just… yours.

Create a collage that represents happiness in your life right now—big or small, loud or quiet, messy or peaceful.

✨ Cut out images, colors, textures, or words that feel good
✨ Include people, places, memories, or dreams
✨ Add drawings, paint, or personal touches
✨ Let it be imperfect and honest

There’s no right way to do this. Happiness can be a feeling, a moment, a memory, or even something you’re still reaching for.

As you create, notice what comes up.
What are you drawn to? What feels meaningful?

💚 This is about making space for what brings you joy. And remembering it’s okay if happiness looks different every day.

If you try this, we’d love to see it. Tag us or share in the comments.

04/26/2026

Featured: Inspiring Stories with our Director

We’re honored to share that our Executive Director, Amanda Balmores, was recently featured in VoyageDenver Magazine’s “Inspiring Stories” series.

In this interview, Amanda shares the story behind founding restART studio, what makes art therapy such a powerful tool for youth, and how our work is centered on meeting young people exactly where they are.

At its core, restART exists to create space for healing, expression, and connection—especially for youth who may not feel reached by traditional approaches to mental health care.

Read the full feature and learn more about the heart behind our work --> Link in bio!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎🌱

Today is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and remember that we are part of the earth,not separate from it.

Try this simple “Planting Seeds of Intention” ritual:

✨ Write down something you want to grow in your life (peace, courage, connection, healing)
🌱 Plant a seed (literally or symbolically)
🌿 As you place it in the soil, set your intention. Ask yourself, what are you ready to nurture?
💧 Return to it over time as a reminder that growth takes care, patience, and presence

Just like the earth, we grow in seasons.

If you want to go deeper into this practice, read more here: https://www.restartstudio.org/post/earth-day-manifestation-ritual

04/19/2026

Who are art therapists? 🎨

They’re highly trained mental health counselors who use creativity as a pathway to healing.

With master’s-level training, clinical credentials, and a deep understanding of psychological theory, art therapists support people of all ages in expressing, processing, and making meaning of their experiences—beyond words.

Art therapy isn’t about being “good at art.”
It’s about having a space to explore, cope, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels accessible and authentic.

Because healing doesn’t always happen through talking—it can happen through creating. 🩵

04/15/2026

Create a calming collage ✂️🩵… a collection of colors, textures, and images that feel like exhale.

Let your nervous system guide you as you gather what soothes, grounds, and brings you back to yourself.

Start by slowly choosing colors, words, and images that make you feel safe, grounded, or peaceful.

Notice what draws you in, then cut, arrange, and glue each piece.
Allow the process to be just as calming as the finished collage.

04/12/2026

Your inner critic doesn’t get the final say. Try these gentle reframes and let your art be a space for self-acceptance. 🎨

04/07/2026

April is Second Chances Month 💛

At restART studio, we see every day what a second chance can make possible.

Many of the youth we work with have been misunderstood, pushed out of classrooms, or pulled into systems that focus on punishment over healing. Through our partnership with programs like Longmont’s REWiND, we offer something different — a space to pause, reflect, and rebuild.

Art therapy gives young people a way to express what’s hard to say out loud, process what they’ve been through, and begin to see themselves differently. Not as their worst moment. Not as a label. But as someone with potential, creativity, and a future still unfolding.

Second chances aren’t just about starting over.
They’re about being seen, supported, and given the opportunity to move forward.

We’re honored to be part of that process. 🎨

03/25/2026

Scenes from our March Art Therapist Team Meeting 🎨

Art materials out, ideas flowing, and space held for creativity, reflection, and connection. Grateful for this team and the meaningful work we get to do together 💛

03/18/2026

🎨 Painting Your Inner Landscape

Sometimes what we’re feeling inside doesn’t have words. Through color, texture, and movement, art can help us explore our inner landscape — the emotions, memories, and thoughts that live beneath the surface.

In this creative practice, there’s no right or wrong way to paint. Just follow the colors, shapes, and marks that feel true to your experience in the moment.

What might your inner landscape look like today? 🌿✨

03/15/2026

🎨 Youth Voices on Art Therapy

We've asked all youth who participated in our art therapy program about their experience, and the results were powerful:

100% of youth said art therapy helped them express their thoughts and feelings.

For many young people, emotions are complex and hard to put into words. Art therapy offers another pathway by using color, symbols, images, and materials to explore what’s happening inside. Several youth shared that art helped them express things they couldn’t easily say out loud, and in some cases felt easier or more natural than traditional talk therapy.

When young people have multiple ways to communicate, process, and be understood, healing becomes more accessible. 🎨💛

At restART studio, we believe creativity can open doors that words alone sometimes cannot.

03/11/2026

Sometimes words aren’t enough. 🎨

Art therapy gives young people another way to be heard through color, texture, and creative expression. When feelings are too big or complicated for words, the art can hold them.

Moments like this remind us why this work matters. 💛

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229 Terry Street
Longmont, CO
80501

Telephone

+17205802283

Website

http://www.restartstudio.org/

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