Margaret Carpenter Arnett’s Book, “The Art of the Inner Journey,” Will Be Displayed at the Printers Row Lit Fest 2024

For more than a century, countless authors witnessed their works come to life in Chicagos renowned Printers Row. The legacy of this era endures through the annual outdoor book festival Printers Row Lit Fest, where numerous authors showcase their creations. Their goal remains consistent: to connect with new readers and disseminate their ideas to a broader audience.

Among the books festival goers should not miss at the Printers Row Lit Fest 2024 is The Art of Inner Journey: Symbol as Healing Agent by Margaret Carpenter Arnett. The book emphasizes that artistic talent is optional for benefiting from this experience. It can be classified as an informative or a self-help resource, offering valuable insights and guidance for those seeking personal growth and healing.

The Art of Inner Journey delves into the role of art as a pathway to understanding and as a method for both healing and spiritual growth, drawing from the experiences of participants in the Art & Meditation class over an extended period. The book showcases the artwork and narratives of eleven women and two men, illustrating how their creative expressions have been instrumental in navigating lifes complexities, particularly during adversity and challenges.

Visitors to the Printers Row Lit Fest 2024 can check out The Art of the Inner Journey: Symbol as Healing Agent when it goes on display at the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet. The outdoor festival is set to take place at Printers Row Park, 620 S. Dearborn St (Ida B Wells & Polk), Chicago, Illinois, on September 7-8, 224. Get the book on ReadersMagnet Bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about Margaret Carpenter Arnett and her works at https://www.margaretcarpenterarnett.com/.

The Art of the Inner Journey: Symbol as Healing Agent
Author | Margaret Carpenter Arnett
Published date | December 08, 2023
Publisher | ReadersMagnet LLC
Genre | Art, psychology, Informational, Spiritual

Author Bio
Margaret Carpenter Arnett BSN, ATR, was born in England and educated at Cheltenham Ladies College and the Nightingale School of Nursing, St. Thomas Hospital, London. She has lived most of her adult life in the western United States. She is an artist, art therapist, teacher, writer, and an accomplished and talented painter. Primarily a watercolorist, Margaret now works with pastels, mixed media, and collages. She is a signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society and has participated in juried and invitational shows in California and the Northwest.

Combining her art and nursing backgrounds, Margaret became an art therapist in 1983. She taught classes on Understanding Childrens Drawings, which led to work and research for Child Haven, Seattle, but she concentrated mostly on Art and Healing in her private practice. She led an art therapy support group at the University of Washington Cancer Center for sixteen years and presented at the American Holistic Health Conferences.