ARTS FOR THE FUTURE FESTIVAL

Artist & Panelist as part of the Arts for the Future Festival – an inspiring global festival running from Sept 13-29, coinciding with key events like the UN Summit of the Future, Climate Week NYC, and the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Curated by Ingrid Lung of Scarlet Red Magazine and led by the incredible Emmy-winning filmmaker and UN/NGO arts curator Lisa Russell, founder of Create2030 and Global Co-Chair of the Arts & Culture ImPACT Coalition, the festival is amplifying the voices of artists in vital global sustainability conversations.

INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON CONSCIOUSNESS - SPEAKER, ARTIST & FACILITATOR

Joining as a panel speaker, workshop facilitator, performance artist, and curator at this year’s International Forum on Consciousness in Madison, WI from May 16 & 17, 2024. This conference delves into love’s many dimensions, utilizing concepts from neuroscience, indigenous perspectives, mindfulness, psychology and the arts. It offers keynotes, panels, and experiential sessions that aim to explore and celebrate love, nurturing a journey towards a conscious, connected, and compassionate society.

ART BASEL - theART-Dept. Presents “THE GARDEN OF HEALING”

Join us from December 6th to 10th at the Surfcomber Hotel between 1-5pm daily, where art becomes a healing force.Immerse yourself in the therapeutic embrace of Sheila Darcey's garden of healing Art Installation at the Art Department Lounge during Art Basel 2023.

Let the rhythmic dance of colors and forms guide you through a journey of introspection and renewal.

SOLO SHOW - theART-Dept. PRESENTS “A PORTAL FOR HEALING”

From Friday, Oct 6 to Sunday, Oct 8, Sheila Darcey, the visionary artist, author, and empath, will fully activate theART-Dept., the new, innovative gallery and event space in West Hollywood, with her immersive, interactive exhibition, A Portal for Healing. Darcey, whose life and practice lives at the intersection of art, tech, and wellness, likens her weekend art activation to a mini-retrospective, encompassing the cumulative wisdom of her journey from a joyous, precocious child sketcher, to a successful but spiritually unfulfilled executive in high-level corporate management, and full circle to life as a professional artist with a focus on healing.

A Portal For Healing will feature Sheila's sketches, paintings (digital and analogue), hand-painted objects and fashion spread across The Art Department’s three gallery floors and include various Web3 components along with a performance art piece, where she will engage with the audience throughout the 3 days.

LA ART SHOW - FABRIK PROJECTS Presents “UNRAVELED”

Sheila Darcey and Pola Rubis make their debut at the LA Art Show. Two artists in collaborating sharing a message of personal transformation and healing through art. Each piece represents an exploration of self, a deep connection to ancestral roots, and shared values of freedom and worth.

This collection can be described as visionary in its ability to transcend the physical world and portray a wider vision of awareness including the spiritual and mystical realms.

WISHDAY - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

WISH DAY is like a wish camp by the beach! Better still - we'll be joined by some incredible special guest teachers.

Artist, author, and innovator Sheila Darcey of SketchPoetic and Dream expert and author Kelly Walder will lead us through experiences of deeper self-discovery, helping us bring our wishes to life in new ways.

It's a day you'll never forget filled with glorious nibbles, creative activations, engaging conversations, surprise gifts, and new friends. Come wish with us!”

BRAVE CAMP - GUEST SPEAKER

Brave Camp is a six-day customized camp experience aimed at helping middle school children ages 10-12 take on everyday challenges like bullying, peer pressure, self-expression and other social issues through activities including nature hikes, meditation, martial arts, performing arts, leadership, crafting personal life manifestos and more.

Sheila Darcey hosted a healing art workshops and collaborating with the youth to create a BRAVE mural to commemorate the event.

DREAMS OF THE DRAGON - FEATURED ARTIST

Creativo / Sasha Bernier is excited to announce a special three-part series - “Dreams of the Dragon”.

Creativo will be hosting Asian artists and creatives across the spectrum (music, fashion, art, film, etc) in celebration of the significant richness of Asian culture and contribution to the American Fabric.

I will be one of the featured artists along with Sandra Hsu, Bec Morris, Mary Lai, WeiWei, Becklines, June Kim, Illustrienne.

Thank you Sandra & Share Your Asian Story for the invitation!

The first event will be at a private mansion in Hollywood Hills for NFT LA on March 22, 2023, the second event for NFT NYC on April 13, 2023 and F1 in Miami on May 5, 2023.

THE SHIFT MUSIC FESTIVAL & VISIONARIES SUMMIT - GUEST SPEAKER

A free, online conference & music festival with 100+ speakers and music artists from around the globe —coming together to offer massive inspiration, deep transformative practices, powerful healing work, ecstatic music celebrations, and real game plans for change. Event is Sep 17-19.

Sheila Darcey is a guest speaker for a panel discussion about Arts & Healing and how it can support our Global Climate crisis.

ART ON A LOOP - COLLABORATION

One morning while sitting down for his morning coffee, composer Ronen Landa noticed visual artist Sheila Darcey (IG: @sketchpoetic) completing one of her daily sketch meditations and was immediately struck by her unique style. Over the course of their conversation they realized that they view their work through a similar lens: art has the power to heal our spirit and bring people together.

They released their multimedia album “Art on a Loop” on Bandcamp, featuring music, videos and the final artwork.

SING FOR HOPE - FEATURED ARTIST

The Sing for Hope Pianos are one of the world’s largest annually recurring public arts projects, placing artist-designed pianos in parks and public spaces for anyone and everyone to play. Sparking impromptu music-making and connection, the Sing for Hope Pianos create joy and community, bringing people together.

This year, through an integrated partnership with the City of Beverly Hills and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Sing for Hope will place 16 artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos throughout Beverly Hills from August 5 – September 6, 2021, and then transport them into their public schools across the greater Los Angeles area.

THE BIG 7 FOUNDATION ”IN YOUR LIVING ROOM” SERIES - GUEST SPEAKER

Sheila Darcey will teach us how to shift from negative thinking and spiraling emotions into the realm of possibility.

The Big 7 Foundation is a non-profit dedicated on funding research to find a cure, to help manage and prevent epilepsy and give our children the fighting change they deserve. As part of our mission we also strive to provide our community with resources and information that parents and caregivers could use to arm themselves with every possible tool they will need in the journey with Sturge-Weber Syndrome.

INSTITUTE OF NEURO-INNOVATION ‘MINDSHIFT MONDAYS” - GUEST SPEAKER

Mindshift Mondays Workshop on Zoom featuring Artist, Sheila Darcey and INI Board Member, Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW.

This session is focused on the art and science of Meditative Art and Creative Expression. It is a free workshop for everyone created by Gray Matter Museum and INI Foundation in support of National Mental Health Awareness month.

FOUR SIGMATIC “ELEVATE EVERYDAY SERIES” - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

In this time of change, it’s a very powerful time to set new intentions. I thought we could switch it up and set intentions through meditative sketching with Sheila Darcey.

You don’t need any art experience at all, and SketchPoetic is a true act of self-care. If you love journalling or meditating, you’re going to love this. Bring a writing utensil (pen, pencil, marker, pastels, anything!) and paper while we try this live together with Sheila’s incredible instructions!

2021 WIT “WHATEVER IT TAKES” SUMMIT - GUEST SPEAKER

Camp WIT (Whatever It Takes) provides virtual programs and in-person programs in San Diego, Austin, and New York City. WIT provides the only college credit social entrepreneur and leadership programs for 6th - 12th graders in the country along with hosting Do WIT teen-only hackathons around the country.

https://www.doingwit.org/

MASTERCLASS WITH MVN MOVEMENT - GUEST SPEAKER

Hosting a SketchPoetic Masterclass. 30 men + 30 days of daily sketching.

MVN Movement’s 90-day journey is a catalyst for MEN to finally own their greatness. The journey begins by stepping into the world wholeheartedly, rather than running away from any shame that might be felt quietly from within.

Over the course of 12 weeks, MEN learn various techniques to help expand awareness, sharpen insight, and strengthen the mind and body to become warriors, leaders, and the 1% of truth seekers.  

CAMPWIT SUMMER CAMP - GUEST SPEAKER

Introducing students at Camp WIT to this creative expression practice.

Camp WIT (Whatever It Takes) provides virtual programs and in-person programs in San Diego, Austin, and New York City. WIT provides the only college credit social entrepreneur and leadership programs for 6th - 12th graders in the country along with hosting Do WIT teen-only hackathons around the country.

https://www.doingwit.org/

BRICK SLUMBER PARTY - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Join Brick's massive phone-free slumber party, with a homemade fort, full schedule of wellness programming, the best people in LA, childhood wonders, healthy bites and smiles!...Oh and bring your PJs.

Brick is a digital wellness movement and community for people who are dissatisfied with their relationship with screens, and who are looking to spend more time in the real world. At Brick's phone-free retreats we challenge our attendees to turn their phone into a "brick" and go phone-free for the duration of each event.

COMPASSION PRISON PROJECT - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

The focus of the Compassion Prison Project is to help those incarcerated find and express compassion for themselves and each other as they navigate confinement, addiction, depression and the devastating effects of childhood trauma.

On Dec. 21, I hosted a creative expression workshop at Kern Valley Prison to help the men connect with their innocence, their lost childhood, their joy. New pathways of hope and possibility were created in their hearts and in their minds We are reimagining what prison looks like and how we treat those most traumatized, most marginalized, most despised. They are reclaiming themselves as we reclaim them.

SUMMITLA - WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Join artist Sheila Darcey @SketchPoetic as she creates in collaboration with Summit attendees. Be a part of the process by making your own mark or stop by to watch the process unfold. This collaborative art piece will capture the energy of Summit LA19 and serve as a visual memento of this incredible event.

She also invites you to express your emotions in a fun and creative way. Begin by visualizing the emotions you hide from the world using markers as your medium. With paper masks serving as the canvas and metaphor, tap into your childlike wonder and release the emotions you are masking within. Pin the mask on a wall to share with others or wear the mask at our mask charade mixer on Sunday for the big reveal.

TREE ACADEMY SCHOOL - GUEST SPEAKER

I had the fortune of speaking to a group of middle and high schoolers about my journey to SketchPoetic. It has always been my dream to speak in front of this audience as it is the age where I experienced some of the most turbulent emotions of my life. As I sat there looking at the sea of faces, I was struck by how still they were. I could tell they were listening, connecting, and hopefully, seeing a part of themselves reflected.

Tree Academy​’s core values are Think cReate Engage and Empower. I couldn’t have picked a more perfect school to speak to for my first time.