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. 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/ Christopher Cook
Director, Marketing & Communications
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
Member of HealthPartners family of care Phone: (715) 531-6052
Fax: (715) 531-6011
christopher.b.cook@hudsonhospital.org |
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Call For Entries
“Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network Showcase Exhibit” Juried Group Art Exhibition
for the 2010 Society for Arts In Healthcare (SAH) Conference
Sponsored by the Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network
Artists belonging to the Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network (MAIHN) are invited to submit artwork or photographic representation of musical, dance of theater work to be considered for inclusion in a group exhibit to be mounted in the Medica Skyway Senior Center, during April 2010. The exhibit will coincide with an Arts in Healthcare Celebration Month in April, 2010 culminating in the international Society for the Arts in Healthcare conference being held April 28-May 1, 2010 in Minneapolis. The intent of the show is to educate the public about the work of members of MAIHN. Artists and organizations working in Arts in Healthcare are encouraged to become members of MAIHN to be eligible for this exhibit ($10 recommended individual membership; $50 Organizational membership). The show will be juried and curated by Dyan R. Westman member of MAIHN, Art Consultant with DH Artdesign Inc., Mentor with FreeArts MN and Mary Bergs, Visual Artist.
Pieces accepted for exhibit will be exhibited in the Medica Skyway Senior Center. Works will be paired with an artist’s description of her/his work and how it relates to healthcare, and/or a description of the associated local Arts in Healthcare program that they are associated with. The sponsor will also hold a public opening for the exhibit to be scheduled during Arts in Healthcare month.
Guidelines:
Entry Submission:
email to: maihnartshow@gmail.com
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. |
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:
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 megan.hatch@allina.com Notification of juror decisions will be sent out by March 5, 2010. |
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 art@maihn.org. |