Stephanie Poirier

My name is Stephanie, I am a local artist and in the process of becoming a certified art therapist. I love making art in my personal life, and am always searching for opportunities to do so. Whether I am drawing at home, working on a mural, or face painting, I am always finding ways to get creative. Becoming an art therapist has been a dream of mine for quite a while. I truly believe in the healing abilities of making art, whatever that art may look like.

Outside of making visual art, I like to be in nature, play guitar, play sports, cook, and travel around. I love exploring Newfoundland even though I grew up here, and I especially enjoy hunting for icebergs. I have been working in non profit programming for about 10 years, and have had the opportunity to work with folks of all ages from preschool kids to seniors. I love connecting with others in this environment, and I believe this work has lead me to becoming more invested in volunteerism and community building. I think volunteering makes the world a better place while also leading you to some great experiences.

I volunteer with my local Pride organization, and spent almost 5 years as a volunteer firefighter. These types of opportunities have allowed me to make fantastic friends, see some amazing things, and have all given me a chance to share my creativity with others.