Helen Landgarten Scholars

In 1988, when Helen Landgarten retired, the department inaugurated the Helen Landgarten Scholar award, given to one graduating student each year.

Academic success, recognized competency in practicum and leadership skills are all evaluated in the selection process.

We are proud of our Helen Landgarten Scholars, each of whom is continuing their legacy of excellence in deepening and broadening the field of art therapy. 

Past Awardees

• 1989 - Julie Belnick
• 1990 - Linda Hartson
• 1991 - Christine Lind
• 1992 - Paige Asawa and Connie Clark
• 1993 - Gaby Roff Shapira and Jasenka Roje
• 1995 - Holly Kadesh
• 1997 - Janet Carnay
• 2000 - Susan Perry
• 2001 - Margaret Creek
• 2002 - Erica Maxion
• 2003 - Geoffrey Vaughn
• 2004 - Therese Thomason
• 2005 - Patricia Marzec and Einat Metzl
• 2007 - Beth A. Rosenblatt
• 2008 - Anthony Bodlovic
• 2009 - Tracy Sway
• 2010 - Genia Young and Sarah Fitzsimmons
• 2011 - Melissa Susman
• 2012 - Sarah DeSmet
• 2013 - Kristina Naff
• 2015 - Chauney Peck
• 2016 - Lauren Peña and Martha Crowley
• 2017 - Angela Miller
• 2018 - Colleen Stafford, Kaylee Falcon, Gabrielle Mouton
• 2019 - Allison Marx
• 2020 - Andrea Verano
• 2021 - Cecilia Sanchez
• 2022 - Ivan Lopez
• 2023 - Amber Bliss