Masks of Self Expression: A Mindful Art Experience

Join Niki Lopez of What's Your Elephant™ for an immersive Mask-Making Workshop that blends creativity, mindfulness, and cultural expression. This experience, designed to celebrate National Stress Awareness Month and National Minority Health Month, invites participants to explore the healing power of art while creating unique, symbolic masks. The workshop offers a refreshing break from daily stressors, encouraging self-expression, connection, and joy in a supportive, creative space.

In this mindful art-making process, participants will engage with the cultural significance of mask-making, reflecting on themes of self-expression and personal transformation. The workshop is designed to help individuals tap into their creativity, reduce stress, and connect with others meaningfully. Through the act of creating, participants will discover how art can serve as a therapeutic tool, fostering emotional well-being and mindfulness.

“Art isn’t just about creating; it’s a POWERFUL tool for expression, healing, connecting, vulnerability, sharing, redefining, expressing and understanding.” — Niki Lopez

More about our Featured Artist

Niki Lopez is an Afro-Latina interdisciplinary visual artist, social practitioner, and the founder of What’s Your Elephant™, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through art. With a focus on mindfulness, healing, and cultural expression, Niki creates transformative art experiences that encourage self-expression and emotional release. Through her signature mask-making workshops, Niki uses art to address unspoken topics, promote mental well-being, and foster deeper connections. Her approach blends creativity, cultural symbolism, and mindfulness to offer participants a meaningful journey of personal reflection and growth.

This workshop was made possible with the support of the Broward County Cultural Division.

Host or Publisher Victory Black Box Theatre