Episode 10: The Hope of the Expressive Arts with Ellen Levine

The Hope of the Expressive Arts: A Conversation with Ellen LevineIn the tenth episode of our 30th-anniversary series, we sit down with Ellen Levine, who has been a core member of the European Graduate School (EGS) community since its very beginning in 1996. Alongside Paolo Knill, Margo Fuchs, and her husband Steve Levine, Ellen helped pioneer the expressive arts movement in Europe.In this deeply inspiring episode, listeners will explore:The early days of the Arts, Health and Society Division, beginning down in the valley at a residential school for children with disabilities in Kinderdorf Leuk.Beautiful memories of the first cohorts moving to Saas-Fee, using the local schoolhouse, parading through the town every morning, and creating art in the heart of the community.Her extensive work establishing a thriving expressive arts training program in Toronto, Canada, which is now entering its 35th year.The profound sense of hope that the expressive arts offer in today's world, providing a life-affirming space for people to process conflict and difficulty.A powerful reflection on why this growing field is so vital, using art, play, and imagination to find new ways to approach the complex challenges of modern life.Join us for this historical and deeply hopeful conversation about the roots of our practice and the ongoing power of the expressive arts.