• Artists are encouraged to submit images of up to 4 pieces of original art or artistic photographic representations of performance for consideration.
• Any media is accepted that can be hung from a standard picture hanging system. All works should be framed or similarly presented and have hanging wire on the back.
• Dimensions limitations: No larger that 48” by 48”.  No more than 3” deep.  Weight limitation: 30 lbs. 
• Entries must be received by February 1, 2010 and include the following: Up to 4  digital images at 72 d.p.i, and one page word or PDF document containing: Artist name, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number and Media, titles, and dimensions of all work and images.
• Artist must be available for art drop off and pick up.
• Artwork in exhibition will not be insured (however site is covered by 24/7 live security)      

The Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts has announced the 2009 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in Support of the Arts, with Hudson Hospital & Clinics recipient of the corporate-business award.

Hudson Hospital & Clinics is recognized for its Healing Arts program, a collaboration with The Phipps Center for the Arts, also of Hudson. The program’s mission is to bring the creative and visual arts to patients, guests and staff to welcome diversion from oftentimes challenging health experiences. In addition to the healing environmental architecture and design of the 25-bed hospital, outpatient and clinics facility, all areas of the building and gardens accommodate art exhibits—including patient, guest and staff areas.

At any one time, more than 200 original pieces of art representing most art media are on view, with replacement exhibits every three to four months. Outside each inpatient room window original mosaic birdfeeders, created by community artists, provide a close connection to nature. Outdoor healing gardens along with sculpture and fountains wrap the facility with walking paths leading to the region’s only labyrinth for meditation.

The Governor’s Awards in Support of the Arts began in 1980 to encourage and celebrate support of the arts throughout Wisconsin. Since 1980, the Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts has honored more than 145 businesses, individuals and organizations whose extraordinary contributions to the vitality of the arts in local communities or statewide deserve recognition.

The Wisconsin Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit public organization supported solely by membership dues and contributions.

View the healing arts program video, click here: http://www.hudsonhospitalartaward.com/

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Sponsored by The Art of Healing Program, Penny George Institute for Health & Healing Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Local artists are invited to submit work to be considered for inclusion in a group exhibit to be mounted at the international SAH conference held April 28-May 1, 2010 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel. More information on SAH can be found at www.thesah.org.  The show will be juried by Megan Hatch, Healing Art Program Coordinator at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Gary Christenson, Chair of the Boynton Health Services Art Committee at the University of MN.

Pieces accepted for exhibit will be inserted into individual openings within larger panels shaped like doors. Artwork that is selected for exhibition will become a permanent part of this installation.  While financial remuneration is not possible, all artists whose art becomes a part of this piece will be acknowledged by name as a permanent part of the installation. In addition, prior to the SAH conference, a public preview of the exhibit and a reception honoring the artists will be held at the Penny George Institute.  After being exhibited at the conference, the installation will then be available for display at other local healthcare facilities.

Guidelines:
Artists are encouraged to submit images of up to 6 pieces of original art for consideration. .Any media accepted including painting, drawing, textile, poetry, beadwork, ceramic, etc. .Required dimensions: 9" wide x 12" tall x no more than 1" deep, all pieces will be hung vertically .Entries must be received by February 1, 2010 and include the
following:

• Up to 6 slides or digital images
• Media and titles of all work
• Artist statement describing healing/artistic vision of pieces
• Contact information-name, address, phone number, email address and artist's website (if available)
• SASE if necessary for return of slides

Entry Submission:
Penny George Institute for Health and Healing Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Attn: Doorways to Healing
800 E. 28th St.
Mail Route 15115
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Or via email to [email protected]

Notification of juror decisions will be sent out by March 5, 2010.

People who suffer from chronic illness or debilitating trauma are often also afflicted by depression, deep frustration and low self-esteem. Those feelings can get in the way of a patient's recovery. However a new program in the HealthEast network of hospitals is finding they can better improve their patients moods, and as a result, their health, through art. It's part of a bigger movement across Minnesota, and the nation. See full story at Minnesota Public Radio.