ACT 25 begins October 2, 2023!
A message from Artella Founder Marney Makridakis:
Announcing ACT 25…the Silver Celebration of the ARTbundance Certification Training program!
ACT is a 15-week program which offers comprehensive training and turn-key business building materials for using the ARTbundance™ Philosophy of self-discovery through creativity and applying them in a variety of professional venues, including coaching, teaching, facilitating, public speaking, and consulting.
Since 2008, over 450 individuals have gone through the training program to become coaches and practitioners in the ARTbundance method of using creativity as a cutting-edge means for self-discovery.
ARTbundance™ and ARTsignments™ are also the basis of creative exploration in my two bestselling books from New World Library: Creating Time: Using Creativity to Reinvent the Clock and Reclaim Your Life and Hop, Skip, Jump!: 75 Ways to Playfully Manifest a Meaningful Life.
ACT was created to make the ARTbundance approach and tools available and adaptable for coaches, teachers, and entrepreneurs to joyfully use in their professional work. I encourage all trainees to “make it their own” and find their own voice and approach in adapting the material for their own use.
What sets ACT apart from other programs is its emphasis on your role as a creator, rather than a consumer of information. In the ACT program, you learn how to use and apply the ARTbundance techniques and tools…and then bring them out into the world with your own kaleidoscopic spin!
The ACT Structure for Success
ACT is a joyful, immensely fulfilling opportunity for those who would like to use their deep interests and passion for creativity to serve and inspire others through creative and truly satisfying work. Our training sessions have been incredible experiences, both for the fantastic Graduates and for me, getting to work and play with such amazing people!
Here are some of the components of the ACT experience:
1. 15-week Creative Curriculum, centered around 9 Cornerstones and 9 ARTbundance Principles, with Certification Requirements that have proven to be effective at ensuring mastery of the material while also being flexible and FUN for students.
2. Weekly 90-minute classes take place on Zoom, alternating between 1pm and 7pm Eastern time, so that everyone can attend live as often as possible, regardless of schedule or time zone. All classes are also recorded.
3. Weekly supplementary videos take you more deeply into a topic through additional training, featuring creations of ACT Alumni as a deeply inspiring visual treat!
4. NEW: ACT Card Deck! As an alternative to class notes, you’ll design weekly Art Cards that include the material that you feel is most important. By the end of the program, you’ll get step-by-step instructions for creating a print-on-demand Card Deck, so you can have a “real” deck in your hands to help keep your ACT training close.
5. Weekly Guidebooks that have been time-tested and revised over the past 15 years, now including:
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Class Summary
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Additional reading material or resources
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A weekly required ARTsignment
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Plus optional exercises and resources to dig deeper into the week’s topic
6. Feedback is given on the required weekly ARTsignments, each one designed to absorb the week’s topic through a creative lens.
7. An assigned ACT Mentor (someone who has previously completed the program) – for one-on-one support and guidance through the duration of the program.
8. NEW! Two Bonus ARTsignment Collections — These two recent additions greatly expand your toolkit with even more ARTsignments:
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The “Story Completion Deluxe” Pack – additional variations on one of the most popular ARTsignments
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The SoundSignments Collection — self-discovery activities incorporating sound and music
9. Two weeks of Peer Practice for both coaching & presentations – to practice live and receive in-the-moment feedback from Marney.
10. A vibrant community website for networking, support, brainstorming and connection with your ARTbundance™ Training Colleagues.
11. Coaching Practicum (Required for Certification, Two Live monitored Coaching sessions with “real” clients, complete with evaluations from Marney and your clients.
12. Practitioner Practicum: A one hour workshop or class (live or virtual), with evaluations from Marney and those who attend the presentation. Virtual events are promoted to the Artella Community.
13. Professional Licensure to use dozens of turn-key ARTsignments in your work, upon completion of Certification Training. You’ll also learn how to adjust them for your own needs and specialty, as well as develop your own ARTsignments.
14. Certification Credentials – Upon successful completion of ACT, you will become a Certified ARTbundance™ Coach or Certified ARTbundance™ Practitioner, and we provide a certificate and accompanying graphics to use in your promotional materials.
15. eProduct Licenses – 25% off all Artella eProduct Unlimited Use Licenses. This option and discount is for those who want to add an additional turn-key stream of passive income while developing their business or practice.
16. NEW! A 30-Point Business Building Action Plan and templates for customizing for your own business plan.
17. NEW! A Social Media Suite of Custom Business-Building Tools — FREE Upon Certification!
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Short social-media friendly videos about ARTbundance Coaching, branded with your name and ARTbundance specialty statement
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License to implement new ARTbundance Quizzes into your marketing plan – a fun, snazzy way to share ARTbundance with your audience
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A series of social images with inspiring quotes, used to drive traffic and increase engagement
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18. ACT Alumni Community – Lifetime membership in the group of ACT Alumni for camaraderie and collaboration. Unlike many coaching program, no annual fee or membership required.
Fall Into Your New Path…Become a Certified ARTbundance Coach/Practitioner
Hear more comments from participants in the Audio ACTimonials!
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ACT 25 Curriculum Schedule
ACT is build with a motivating completion structure to set you up for success! Our class requirements balance accountability and flexibility, allowing you to adjust the timing to your personal needs.
I typically recommend a minimum of 5 hours per week, in addition to the class times, to dedicate toward the ACT training. However, you also can create “catch up weeks” for yourself, and put in more time as your schedule allows it.
If you ever get more than 3 weeks behind the schedule, you are required to meet with your Mentor to discuss a plan to get current. This system has worked well for us through the years, maximizing the completion rate of our students.
Classes are held on Mondays, alternating weekly between 7:00pm Eastern and 1:00pm Eastern, to accommodate the different schedules and time zones of participants. All classes are recorded.
ACT 25 Schedule:
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Week 1 (Oct 2, 7pm ET): Introduction to ARTbundance™
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Week 2 (Oct 9, 1pm): Overview of ARTbundance™ Principles
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Week 3 (Oct 16, 7pm): ARTbundance™ Principles in Action
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Week 4 (Oct 23, 1pm): Deep Play: Discovery & Recovery
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Week 5 (Oct 30, 7pm): Communication Energy and Intuition
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Week 6 (Nov 6, 1pm): Communication Energy in Action
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Week 7 (Nov 13, 7pm): Introduction to the ARTbundance Coaching Model
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Week 8 (Nov 20, 1pm): ARTbundance Coaching in Action (application & practice)
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Week 9 (Nov 27, 7pm): ARTbundance in Public Speaking, Teaching, and Workshops
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Weeks 10-11: (Multiple sessions between Dec 4-15, Times TBD) – Peer Practice weeks
BONUS Holiday Party (Dec 18, 7pm): ACT Gratitude Celebration before our Holiday Break!
** 3 Weeks Holiday Break **
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Week 13 (Jan 8, 7pm): Bonus Class: Exploring ARTbundance Possibilities & Your Vision
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Week 14 (Jan 15, 1pm): Practicum Essentials
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Week 15 (Jan 22, 77pm) : ARTbundance Business MasterClass
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February/March 2024 — Complete Practicum (Two 30-min coaching sessions and One 60-minute presentation or workshop)
ARTbundance™ Coach Training Tuition
From its inception, I have always been committed to making this training affordable and providing excellent value in the training experience.
Training Program Cost: $1899
For your convenience, the following monthly payment plans are also available:
– 2 monthly payments of $949.50
– 3 monthly payments of $633.00
– 5 monthly payments of $390.00
In addition, we will be offering a very limited number of scholarships through the Lonnie D. Kliever Scholarship Fund for those in the most serious financial need. The scholarship rate is $1200, saving $700 off the regular tuition. The $1200 is available in 1 payment, 3 payments of $400, or 6 payments of $200.00.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please be sure to indicate that on your application. We only have a few additional scholarships for those in the most serious financial need, and ask that you only apply in good faith under the following conditions:
1) receiving the additional monetary gift is the only way you would be able to enroll if accepted into the program;
2) you feel confident than you can pay the scholarship rate/payment plan in full, without putting yourself at risk financially.
Application Instructions & Relevant Dates:
September 1, 2023 – Application Process for ACT 25 is Open
September 22, 2023 – Early Acceptance Application Due (Immediate Review)
September 23, 2023 – Early Acceptance payment due (Save $200) & Kick-Off Pack Sent
September 25, 2023 – Final Due Date for Applications
September 27, 2023 – Applicants notified either way
September 28, 2023- First payment due, Welcome Pack Sent
I strongly recommend that you send me (Marney) a note to let me know your intention to apply, so I can be looking for your application, as things can sometimes get lost in cyberspace. I don’t want to miss an application…especially yours! 🙂
About Early Acceptance / Enrollment
If you KNOW that ACT 25 is for you…there is no time like the present! Applying for Early Decision provides some extra perks. Submit your application by September 22 for immediate review by Marney. If accepted:
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You save $200 off the tuition fee, paid within 24 hours of acceptance
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You also receive a Kick-Off ARTsignment Pack to help rev up your momentum before we start on Oct 2…exclusively for Early Enrollees!
Application Tips from Marney:
Let yourself have fun with this application! I’ve heard that the application process itself provides a lot of inspiration and clarity, and I would love for you to enjoy it. It does not have to be “perfect” and, truly, you can’t do it wrong. In short, I want to get to know YOU and am far less interested in what you have done in the world than knowing why you are drawn to this program and process, why you are excited about it, and why the 9 ARTbundance Cornerstones feel like the right fit for your training.
These two things have always been more important than anything else in order to be a very successful ARTbundance™ Coach or Practitioner:
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The first is an open mind that is flexible and willing to try new things — both in your training, as well as with clients and students. The ARTbundance approach is all about getting out of the way to help clients/students discover what they already know, and this often includes some un-learning of some of our “helping” tendencies. This training will push you to show up differently, take risks, and PLAY…and the more open you are, the more these tools will serve you and your clients.
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The second is an affinity for creativity. This does not mean you have to be an artist, writer, or a “practicing creative” – it just means that you resonate to the idea of creative processes as a conduit for self-awareness and discovery.
Previous coaching experience, or art/craft experience are definitely not necessary to make the selected group of applicants, nor are they going to be the primary considerations in choosing this group. Those can be helpful skills if you have them but the top applicants will be chosen based on a wide range of qualities to ensure that the connection and chemistry is a great match for everyone.
To request your application simply complete the form below: