9Muses Art Center, a drop-in center for mental and behavioral health. Offers custom framing.
9Muses Art Center is a drop-in center for mental and behavioral health with a focus on the arts. Specializing in advocacy, education, empowerment and prevention. Provides a full art curriculum and support groups to promote recovery.
Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, education, recovery, prevention, advocacy, art, support groups, fine art, custom framing, performing arts
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We've been operating as a drop-in center since 1995
What is your primary product or service?
9Muses Art Center is a program of the Mental Health Association of Southeast FL, designated as a drop-in center for mental and behavioral health for adults over the age of eighteen. Specializing in advocacy, education, empowerment and, prevention. Provides a full art curriculum to support recovery. Free to anyone with a mental health diagnosis.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The Department of Children & Families was persuaded to fund a drop-in center with a focus on the arts, called Hot Sketch Studios. After a year and a half, attendance was low and the sponsoring agency chose not to continue service. In October 1996, the Mental Health Association of Broward, which had been selected by the Hot Sketch members, agreed to sponsor the program. The name was changed to 9Muses Art Center and since then membership and attendance have increased to over 4,000 members. The Art Center is a working art studio. Many diverse workshops are offered each month along with outings and social events
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Unlike other drop-in centers, 9Muses artists have exhibited in public libraries, corporate buildings, government agencies, and psychiatric units, participated in community events & exhibits, developed ongoing relations to exhibit at local businesses, showcased during luncheons and special events that further our mission, and our own Gallery & Frame Shop provides continual opportunities for members to exhibit a variety of community events. Our members have been commissioned to produce murals for a number of hospital crisis units and the state hospital
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are located at 7139 West Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, Florida 33313
Provide detailed directions to your location
If coming from the East go West on Oakland Park Blvd. (west of State Rd. 7, 441) to 7139 Oakland Park Blvd. If coming from the West go East on Oakland Park Blvd. (east of University Blvd.). We are located on the North side of the street in the Oakbrook Shopping Plaza behind the King's Buffet.
What type of payments do you accept?
9Muses Art Center is free to anyone with a mental health issue.
Which areas do you service?
All of Southeast Florida.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are a program of the Mental Health Association of Southeast FL. Paul Jaquith is CEO of the MHA and Chris Yoculan is Director of 9Muses Art Center.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturday:12:00pm - 5:00pm Closed Sunday.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We change lives.