Lucille Venture
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| Born | 1919 Pittsburg, PA |
| Died | 2006 |
| Occupation | Art therapist |
Lucille Venture (1919–2006), born in Pittsburg, PA, was a prominent art therapist who was best known for being a pioneer of multiculturism and equity in the field.[1] Venture was the first African American to become certified in art therapy, and was the first person in the country to receive a Ph.D in the field. Her doctoral dissertation which she completed at the age of 58 was titled, "The Black Beat in Art Therapy Experiences."[1]
Lucille Venture believed art therapy to be elitist in both access and education.She aligned herself with Edith Kramer's approach of viewing art as therapy as opposed to Margaret Naumburg's approach of viewing art for therapy.[1]
Venture was a founding member of the Maryland Art Therapy Association and served as its first president.[2]
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