A tribute to her mentor, Fred Rogers, who was host and originator of the “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” TV show for children, Rubin’s deep friendship with Rogers began when she played the “Art Lady” in the early years of the show. Discover Judy Rubin’s own backstory as a filmmaker under the tutelage of Fred Rogers. The universality and therapeutic power of personal art expression when made available to all, from the blind children she first worked with to renowned artists, resounded clearly as her clarion call.
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Judith A. Rubin, PhD
Judith A. Rubin, a pioneer in the field of art therapy, is on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. She is a Registered, Board-Certified Art Therapist and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Rubin is the author of several books, including: Child Art Therapy, The Art of Art Therapy, and Art Therapy: An Introduction. She was the "Art Lady" on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood in the 1960s. A past President and Honorary…
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