
Welcome to Emily McGuigan Studios

About Me
I graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, concentrating in painting and drawing, and with minors in Psychology and International Business. I then graduated from Jefferson University with my MS in Community and Trauma Counseling, with an Art Therapy Specialization. I am a an ATR-P level Art Therapist serving veterans and first responders with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries. I have four years of experience working in addiction treatment, as well. I currently reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Exhibitions:
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Featured Artist at The Corner Art Collective Group Show 05/24
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3x Exhibiting Artist at the Waffles & Wine series. 07/23, 01/24
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Featured Artist in the Side Street Gallery First Friday Dual Show 06/23
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Exhibiting Artist Colorful Flows Series 2 03/23
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3x Featured Artist at HERSpace: Philly Art Collective Gallery '21, '23
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Jefferson University Annual Art Showcase '21, '22
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Blogger for The Mighty 08/17- 01/20
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Guest Judge for the International Bipolar Foundation Essay Contest 12/18-12/19
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Exhibiting Artist for Chester County Studio Tour 05/19- 6/19
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Mindful Art Instructor for Center of Contemplative Studies 01/19- 05/19
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Exhibiting Artist for West Chester University South Campus Gallery 10/18- 05/19
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Exhibiting Artist for the Wayne Italian American Club 12/18- 2/19
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Blogger for the International Bipolar Disorder Foundation 08/17-1/19
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Exhibiting Artist for Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital 10/18- 01/19
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Exhibiting Artist at Mitch’s Market Street Gym 8/18- 10/18
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Exhibiting Artist for It’s On Us at West Chester University 03/18-03/18
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Artist Feature in the Team Tommy Army Strong Benefit Raffle 11/16
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Artist Feature in the West Chester Gallery Walk Exhibition 10/16
Our Annual
Published Articles
On Mental Health


Combatting Summer Triggers in Eating Disorder Recovery
Paintings in Hospitals

A Letter to Who I Was After My PTSD Diagnosis

How Underlying Trauma Can Change Your Diagnosis

How Art Helped Me Through My Longest Depressive Episode

Finding Solace in Art Therapy

When People Don't Notice You're Struggling With Depression

Recognizing My Episodes

How Weightlifting Saves Me From Depression and Anxiety

How I'm Accepting Life on Medication for My Anxiety and Depression
