Founded in 2003 by Markus Scott-Alexander, World Arts Organization is a hub for global research and education in the philosophy, theories and practices that make Expressive Arts a viable and effective tool for cross-cultural awareness and change within us, between us and around us.
Expressive Arts Without Borders is a volunteer-based project that was created in 2022 by World Arts Organization. It’s goal is to awaken global awareness to the power of the Expressive Arts to foster community and to collaborate and create new and innovative bridges of communication.
Celebrating 40 Years
as an Expressive Arts Therapy Educator
Loving Kindness: Exploring the Essence of Expressive Arts Work
Philosophy - Theory - Practice
with Markus Scott-Alexander, PhD, REAT
Founder and Director of World Arts Organization & Expressive Arts Without Borders,
and colleague and musician, Linda Worster
“Together, over a ten-month period, we will explore, through multi-modal art-making and reflection, the power of loving kindness. The aim of this class is to deepen embodied reflection and contribute to creative, professional development.”
Beginning October 2026.
Class Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mountain Time
Cost: $625 USD - $750 CAN
Some previous expressive arts experience required
Limited enrollment
Acceptance by interview
To set up an interview, please email Markus at markus7@telus.net
EXA Training & Workshops
2026 Online Advanced Expressive Arts Training One 3-hour Zoom gathering a month for 10 months. Beginning OCTOBER 2026.
World Arts Blog
Interviews, blog posts, and the latest partnerships and international collaborations
About Markus
Meet Markus Scott-Alexander, founder of World Arts Organization, and Expressive Arts Without Borders