About Breathing Space
Breathing Space is Dr. Laura Thompson’s wellness and creativity consultancy, dedicated to integrating mindfulness into art-making, curation, and education.
Through workshops, coaching, and program development, we empower individuals and organizations to explore the transformative intersections of meditation and yoga, creativity, and community.
Our mission is to create inclusive spaces that inspire personal growth and deepen engagement with art as a tool for healing, connection, and social change.
Your Path to Mindful Creativity
Artist Collective
Join our weekly online creative “sangha” (community) to connect through meditation and art-making in a supportive group of like-minded individuals.
Art Education
Discover Laura's holistic approach to art education in academic, wellness, and community settings. She is available for workshops, lectures, and customized programming for your organization, group, family, and friends.
Art Curation
Partner with Laura, an accomplished museum professional with over three decades of experience, to develop exhibitions and programs that seamlessly blend mindfulness and social justice themes.
Brief Bio
Laura Thompson, EdD, is a leader in the arts with over 30 years of experience in museums and arts education. From 2002-23, she served as MASS MoCA’s founding director of education and Kidspace curator, where she curated 30 exhibitions with renowned artists and developed community programs focused on social justice and emotional learning. She is now the executive director of Berkshire Art Center and the founder of Breathing Space | Dr. Laura Thompson, LLC, a consultancy integrating mindfulness into art-making, curation, and education.
A dedicated educator, Thompson has taught at UMASS Dartmouth, Williams College, and MCLA, and has presented nationally and internationally on creativity, care, and social justice in art education. She holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University Teachers College and certifications in meditation and Kundalini yoga. She leads “Mindful Creativity” workshops at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and continues her personal practice as an abstract expressionist oil painter.
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