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Community
Cindy Jackson, LCSW
- Visual Arts
- Folk & Traditional Arts
- Multiple Disciplines
Cindy Jackson is a licensed clinical social worker, practicing therapist, and co-founder of Artful Lives, a Nevada-based nonprofit that blends creativity and healing through community-centered art programs.
Her collaboration with North Las Vegas Councilman Richard Cherchio sparked the founding of Artful Lives, a 501(c)3 nonprofit which provides accessible therapeutic art experiences across the city—including initiatives for youth, seniors, and underserved communities. Drawing on her background in trauma therapy, Jackson designs workshops that are both somatic and expressive, fostering emotional insight through hands-on creativity. She has created and facilitated courses for the City of North Las Vegas, the YMCA, and the Veterans Resource Center, among others.
Jackson’s personal art practice is rooted in portraiture—capturing both animals and people with emotional depth and sensitivity. Her painting style blends classical technique with symbolic storytelling, often emphasizing themes of resilience, cultural identity, and connection.
In addition to her teaching practice, Jackson maintains a small private therapy practice and serves as the North American executive director of Resource Therapy International, a clinical model that supports parts-based trauma work.
Jackson has been honored with multiple Congressional Recognition Awards and commendations from local and international institutions for her contributions to the arts and community wellness in Nevada. When not working, she is likely exploring new parts of the world with her family—or working on her painting skills.
School & community workshops
The Brain on Art: Exploring Neuroplasticity Through Creativity.
Description: Dive into the fascinating connection between art and the brain in this engaging workshop. Participants will learn simple artistic exercises proven to enhance focus, memory and emotional well-being. This class is perfect for anyone curious about the brain’s capacity to adapt and grow.
Duration: Two to three hours
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens (14+)
Skills Taught: Neuroplasticity basics, introduction to one or several art fundamentals, focus and memory enhancement.
Mindful Painting: Exploring Creativity through Art and Meditation
Description: This workshop combines guided meditation with painting techniques to help participants tap into their creativity and gain skills in how to go within and find balance. This workshop emphasizes mindfulness, non-judgement, attaining a child mindset, stress reduction and self expression. Participants will leave with a completed painting and tools to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives.
Duration: Two to three hours
Audience: Adults, Teens
Skills Taught: Abstract art techniques, somatic mindfulness, breathwork.
Creative Growth: a 6 Week Journey in Art and Self-Love
Description: This six session workshop is designed to help participants explore their creativity while developing a loving and encouraging inner voice that can silence the inner critic and create space for participants to learn new and challenging techniques and concepts. At the end of this series, participants will have created a portfolio of artwork tied to practical tools for resilience and self-love.
Duration: Six sessions (two to three hours once a week for six weeks)
Audience: Adults, Teens, Families
Skills Taught: Painting fundamentals, mindfulness, distress tolerance, visual storytelling.
Decompress Community: Art against Isolation
Description: Weekly workshop for introverted adults to have a healthy social space where they can build a community. Participants attend on a drop in basis and each week begins with a short didactic lesson on a particular aspect of art then the remainder of time is spent working on individual techniques and being around a community of people they get to know at their own pace and preference. Perfect for work from home adults or adults on the autism spectrum who need low interaction social activities. This class is designed to help participants connect with themselves and leave feeling rejuvenated.
Duration: Two hours (ideal for a Friday evening)
Audience: Working Professionals
Skills taught: Basic Art History and Techniques
