The Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network (MAIHN) encourages creative event planning for its upcoming Arts & Health Community Celebration to take place during the entire month of April, 2010. 
 
Healthcare facilities, retirement homes, schools, colleges and universities, community clinics, arts organizations and others are invited to develop, present, and promote "Arts and Health" exhibitions, performances, and informative presentations.  Programs focusing on the arts and Patient Well Being, Healthcare Environments, Caring for Caregivers and/or Community Well Being are ideal for this celebration. Possible venues include:

 

• gallery exhibits
• concerts
• dance and theatre performances
• poetry readings
• workshops
• lectures
• art and music therapy demonstrations
• open houses
• healing garden tours
• and many others

The Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network (MAIHN) will promote these events on its website and through the media. This month-long celebration will culminate with the Society for the Arts in Healthcare's 21st Annual International Conference, hosted by the University of Minnesota, to be held at the Minneapolis Hilton from April 28 to May 1, 2010.
 
This will be an opportunity to educate the public and increase awareness of the growing field of Arts in Healthcare! To participate go to maihn.org or contact .