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MAIHN May Bi-Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to noon

Boynton Health Service
Roen Room
410 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Map link: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/BoynHS/

Dr. Gary Christenson will give a presentation on all of the arts and health efforts at Boynton Health Service. Time and space permitting, he will offer a tour of the facilities.

Artists who are interested in exhibiting their artwork should email Barb Piotrowski at bjp3766@gmail.com.

Title: MacPhail Music for Life Manager

Department: Community Partnerships

Reports to: President and COO

Status: Exempt; Part-time 30 hours per week

Location: Minneapolis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate department teaching artists
• Coordinate current and potential partnerships including proposals, letters of agreement, relationships, schedules and evaluation in accordance with MacPhail Community Partnership processes and procedures
• Support department curriculum development and maintain related materials
• Arrange for on-going professional development and training for teachers
• Keep up with emerging trends in the field
• Manage department resources including budget, payroll, mileage reimbursements, supplies and equipment
• Provide support to teachers including photocopies, song sheets, repertoire, programs, staffing grid, confirmation letters, substitute pool, and updated work assignments
• Market and recruit for the program in coordination with the Advancement department
• Report program activity to the President and COO on a regular basis
• Meet with MMFL Senior Teaching Artist and Co-founder as needed regarding materials and resources for the program
• Represent the program at administrative and planning meetings
• Collect and maintain client demographic and program data

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in music related field, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Ability to work effectively with deadlines, organize, and prioritize is required.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• 2 years related administrative experience.
• Prefer experience working with aging populations and/or a music therapy background.
• Prefer candidate with teaching and curriculum development experience.
• Managerial and supervision experience preferred

TO APPLY

E-mail cover letter and resume to resume@macphail.org.

Wednesday, April 24th
5:30 - 7:30pm | Artist talk at 6:30 | Light refreshments
Bethesda Hospital - Café Gallery

MAIHN’s current featured artist Ron Duffy is now exhibiting 30 paintings and accompanying poems titled “Brushed Back to Life: Healing Through Intuitive Painting and Original Poems” at Bethesda Hospital. Network with members and friends of MAIHN for this special evening.

Bethesda Hospital - Café Gallery
559 Capitol Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55103 | 651-232-2000

Directions Link
http://www.healtheast.org/bethesda/directions-and-parking.html

Pick up a copy of the grant guidelines/application and see if projects your arts organization is considering might qualify for a grant of up to $15,000 to help support activities that serve more people with disabilities. Application deadline is May 17.

NOTE: the focus is on program or facility-related activities with potential for significant or long-term impact in involving more people with disabilities as participants or patrons in arts programs. Since 2010, 52 grants have been awarded to 40 organizations, totaling $602,985.

Download the guidelines at http://www.vsamn.org/new.html#grantinfo2, or a list of previous grant projects and recipients at http://www.vsamn.org/recent.html#metro.

Funding for these grants is from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008, which directs a substantial portion toward arts access and arts education. VSA Minnesota administers the grants for the Metro Regional Arts Council.

For more information, contact:

VSA Minnesota
Jon Skaalen, Access Programs Coordinator
612-332-3888 or 612-305-0132, ext. 2
jon@vsamn.org or access@vsamn.org
528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 305, Mpls. MN 55403
www.vsamn.org
Cell: 651-336-8206

For nearly 50 years, the Twin Cities community has enjoyed Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Annual International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities. The show stems from the passion of the late Margaret Anderson who contracted polio at the age of 26 which resulted in quadriplegia and dependence upon a respirator to sustain her life. Anderson developed a passion for painting undefined refining her skill as a painter with a brush in her mouth as opposed to her hands. Anderson inspired the establishment of the art show and directed it for many years with support from the former Sister Kenny Auxiliary.

The annual art show receives entries from than 300 artists from around the world who enter paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs. The juried show serves several purposes:

• provides a forum for artists to exhibit the creative talents of persons with disabilities,
• offers artists an outlet to promote and sell their pieces,
• serves as a means to create an awareness and appreciation of the talents of artists challenged by disabilities.

The Institute has a tradition of purchasing select pieces from each of its shows and has assembled an expansive and impressive permanent collection.*

artAlive! will kick-off the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities. The art show will be hosted at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute on the campus of Abbott Northwestern Hospital from May 2-24, 2013. The show’s grand opening will be held Thursday, May 2 from 5-8:00 p.m. Regular exhibit and sale hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

*Art from the Institute’s permanent collection will be exhibited at artAlive! on Friday, April 26, 2013.

Forecast Public Art is working with Hennepin County’s Multicultural Arts Committee to produce an innovative Arts and Healing Exhibition this fall. Artists are invited to submit materials to be considered for participation. The exhibit, planned for November/December, 2013 at the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, will showcase the broad spectrum of impressive arts and healing activities in the Twin Cities.

The show will be installed in a secure, glass-enclosed gallery space on the A-Level of the Government Center, in a hallway connecting the Government Center with City Hall. There’s a cafe, an auditorium and other amenities on the A-Level, making this a great location to reach a large and diverse audience (about 2,000 people per week!). Please visit www.hennepin.us/hennepingallery to learn more about the gallery and previous exhibitions. There is no fee required to participate in this exhibition.

We are seeking participants whose work is accessible, innovative, and high quality. This is a survey exhibition that is educational, inspirational, and intended to promote unique efforts focused on the intersection of art and healing. Up to 10 programs will be featured in the gallery space, and a printed directory will be published as a guide to the many organizations and programs in the region. Additional programming will be scheduled, including workshops, performances, and installations.

Submission forms are due by Thursday, April 18, 2013

If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Mary Berg (bergsmary@gmail.com) at your earliest convenience. Participants will be notified by May 20.

MAIHN January Bi-Monthly Meeting:
Thursday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon

at Northern Clay Center
2424 Franklin Avenue East
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: 612-339-8007

After a brief tour, Director Sarah Millfelt will discuss Northern Clay Center's initiative with the 55+ population and the group will have the opportunity to view ART@HAND: Creative Aging with Clay, a new documentary that tells the story of NCC's collaborations with this age bracket.

Job ID: 25710
Department: HOL Administration
Location: HealthPartners - Bloomington 8101 Office Bldg
Position Type: On-call
Hours would be between Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm, based on your availability and on-call visit need.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our continued growth has created an opportunity for an On-Call Music Therapist.  The Music Therapist develops the Hospice music program and provides services to clients/families by assessing, developing, and implementing a music therapy plan of care, which is coordinated with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures regarding the Hospice music program and plans of care for hospice patients and families.
• Conforms to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Provides music therapy services that may consist of but not be limited to:
• Initial assessment and reassessment of patient/caregiver needs relative to a music plan of care.
• Develops and implements a music plan of care addressing patient/caregiver needs.
• Observes, evaluates and reports music reactions to interventions as well as changes in patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Trains/instructs patient and caregivers in music therapy techniques and promotion of these techniques.
• Provides in-services to maintain teams’ awareness of the role of the music plan of care in addressing patient/caregiver needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, staff meetings, educational activities, and in-services as requested.
• Communicates with patients and families, Hospice staff, referral sources, physicians and others.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree at a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and completion of an internship.
• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Demonstrated expertise in program development.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds.
• Excellent listening and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish strong working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Current MN Driver’s License and daily access to reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years experience in developing music programs and plans of care, preferably in a Hospice/Home Care setting.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package.  To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 25710.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
On-call music therapist to fill in for vacations, sick days and an increase in census.  Will provide services to hospice patients by assessing developing and implementing a music therapy plan of care in coordination with the hospice interdisciplinary plan of care.  Possibility of providing music therapy services to Integrated Home Care on a contract or as needed basis.

Music for Life™ program is a participatory, lifelong learning program that engages adults aged 55 – 103+ through music; music is used as a way to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the participants as well as improve their overall quality of life.

The MacPhail Music For Life™ Instructor is responsible for providing group music instruction as part of our creative aging music education program on a part-time basis.

Music for Life Instructor Job Description.doc

Applicants may send their cover letter and resume to resume@macphail.org.