About Us

When people hear ‘Art’, the first thing they usually think is painting or drawing – something with visual art. I’ve seen box after box full of visual art supplies or teaching people this or that technique. And, sure there are many boxes around giving ‘writers tips’ and loads of stationary and pretty pens. But, not a single box gives people a peek into the countless other art forms that exist.
How about DRAMA? MUSIC? How about movement and dance?

What if there was a box out there that could give ALL of the arts? Wouldn’t that be great?

I came to this from a background in ALL of the arts. I’ve been a professional violinist from the age of 6, an on-screen and voice actor from age 7, a dancer and later dance teacher, and then a published writer and working visual artist. And I wouldn’t give up a single one of those arts for anything! So why should YOU?

I formed this box with the design help of my partner, Ben, so that I could bring the arts – ALL THE ARTS – to you. Straight to your front door.

I took the hard way with hours a day of practising the violin, coming home from dance rehearsals with bleeding feet, and weeks of memorizing scripts for auditions and filming shoots. But you don’t have to do that to become a well-rounded artist. I’ve curated boxes using my decades of professional and personal experience with the arts to give you the best of what I’ve come to know.

And the best part is, it’s fun and easy! And anyone can gain from it. New and established artists and those who have yet to begin…yes, that includes you, the one in the back saying ‘Not me. I’m not an artist. I’m tone-deaf. I have two left feet. I’m no Shakespeare. I have stage fright.’

The Explorative Arts box is designed to be accessible, useful, and most importantly FUN for everyone! Each month, you’ll get the chance to explore (yes, explore!) ALL of the arts while being led on a unique journey of personal discovery, expression, and healing. The most important thing I’ve discovered over my years practicing the arts is how much you LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF through them. And that is what the Explorative Arts Box is all about. Using the arts to EXPLORE yourself – your innermost self, your true self, the best parts of you, the hidden depths you didn’t even know you had.

Sounds tough, huh? Well, it isn’t! Just follow the numbered steps that hold your hand through each Explorative Arts Experience to explore your way to well-being! All while becoming the well-rounded artist we all have within us.

Connect with your inner artist and discover well-being.

Rebecca Brenner has her Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Toronto (U of T) where she received countless awards including the prestigious U of T Scholars Program. While at U of T, Rebecca was invited to do research on topics ranging from personality and emotion, to role models and relationships, to dynamic person perception and beyond.
She has a Masters of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at U of T where she was one of only a handful of people to receive a research grant where she chose the research topic of literature for personal growth and was invited to pursue this at the Institute for Child Study. In this Masters program, she was also the head editor of an anthology of short stories in Expressive Writing.

Rebecca spent a summer studying Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland and continues to expand her knowledge of related fields at every opportunity.

Rebecca is an experienced counsellor in many settings. Her private Explorative Arts studio is located in a converted warehouse loft in the Art and Design district of West Queen West in the heart of downtown Toronto. She regularly guides Explorers (clients) on individual and group journeys of self-discovery.
She has also been a phone councillor for the Distress Centre and TTC Crisis Link, with seniors at the Kensington Gardens Health Centre, personal support worker, mentor in the Research Opportunity Program at University of Toronto, choir facilitator at Surrey Place Centre and others.
She has taught dance at Opera Atelier School, high school humanities and social sciences at the Abelard School, and private violin lessons among others.

Rebecca is a virtuoso violinist and former child prodigy. She happens to have the rare auditory ability of absolute, or perfect, pitch. Her solo violin career includes appearances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,Toronto Philharmonia, National Academy Orchestra, McGill Chamber Orchestra, Huronia Symphony Orchestra, Windsor Symphony Orchestra and more.
Rebecca has also played music in a ukulele ensemble, celtic fiddle group, kpanlogo drum circle, spontaneous musical quintet, the Ontario Philharmonic and many more. She has additionally studied and performed as a pianist, violist, conductor, and choral and opera singer.

Rebecca is an award winning actor, currently represented by Edna Talent Management, and has been an active member of ACTRA, the actor’s union, in the Canadian film industry since age six, starring in many film, radio, and animation productions. She is best recognized for her work in children’s animation, including Rolie Polie Olie, Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends, Care Bears the Movie, Captain Flamingo, The ZhuZhus and much more. She is least recognized as the voice of ‘Good’ Chucky in The Bride of Chucky.

Rebecca has performed and studied many forms of dance including ballet, classical Spanish, capoeira, jazz, baroque, swing, and contemporary, to name a few. She made her stage debut at age six with the Canadian Opera Company.
Rebecca is also a visual artist and painter with many years of studying watercolour, oil, and realist art techniques.
In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, walking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her two cats, Donald and Rita, and two dogs, Eugene and Cary. And, while doing any of the above, it wouldn’t be the same without her husband, Ben, and her daughter, Sylvi.
There are few people who understand the world of the arts as well as Rebecca and she looks forward to guiding you on your journey of exploration.