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Friends and Colleagues of Arts in Health,

It is with great enthusiasm that I join a highly experienced and professionally diverse Board of Directors in helping create the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH). The organization’s mission is to “serve and advance the field of Arts in Health” in America while envisioning a future where “Arts in Health is an integral part of health and wellbeing”.

The NOAH Board takes great pride and strength in remembering and celebrating the past 25+ years of sequential national service beginning with the Society of Healthcare Arts Administrators, leading to the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, and most recently, the Arts in Health Alliance. I join the Board in offering the friends, members and leaders of these organizations our sincere appreciation for supporting and driving initiatives that have defined the way the arts are contributing to the healthcare environment, patient experience, and health of communities today. NOAH recognizes this work at a critical time for the field and, in the eloquent words of Thomas Jefferson, embraces your collective “guidance and support which may enable us to steer with safety the vessel in which we are all embarked amidst the conflicting elements of a troubled world.”

In 2016, I had the rare opportunity to participate in a wide variety of conferences and events in the field of Art in Health around the nation, including the International Mobil Brain-Body Imaging and Neuroscience of Art, Innovation and Creativity, Chamber Music America, Arts to Research Universities (A2RU), Mayo Clinic Humanities, Organization for Human Brain Mapping, World Stroke Congress, Performing Arts Medicine Association, Golandsky Institute, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Exploring the Mind through Music at Rice University, American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), the Kennedy Center Arts Summit chaired by Yo-Yo Ma and Renee Fleming, and Houston Arts Partners Conferences, and have visited in focus groups on Arts in Health with a variety of organizations including the Eastman School of Music, Texas Tech University, A2RU, University of Texas, and accompanying the NOAH board, with the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Metro Health, Boston Arts Consortium for Health, Americans for the Arts and AMTA. These experiences, paired with the experiences of my NOAH Board member colleagues, which multiply the number of 2016 engagement points with the field exponentially, have confirmed to me that the field of Arts in Health is experiencing a renaissance, both in America and around the globe. More and more, people and institutions, and not only health care or health related institutions, are turning to the arts as a bridge to transcend boundaries, illuminate ideas, to discover, and explore more effective ways to live with, inspire, heal and care for each other.

I also found that many centers, schools or efforts in Arts in Health across the nation are actively seeking paths for growth, ways to overcome challenges, and are eager for communication with, and support and guidance from, a representative national organization. Even the larger centers with a greater level of institutional support, such as the one I work for, feel a need to leverage their work with others to help craft a broader more meaningful message, identify effective language that will communicate value across disciplines and industries, and an opportunity to share results, processes and benefits to the field through collective strength.

NOAH was formed to serve these needs and is currently communicating with and listening to the field through active participation in conferences, focus groups, regular board and committee meetings, individual field communications, review of existing programs and research, and our NOAH field survey (please fill out the field survey on the home page). We are actively considering collective solutions to a variety of the most important challenges communicated by the field, engaging in healthy, open and transparent dialogue and processes, adopting new approaches and technologies, all while remembering the basic thing that brings us all together, the thing we are passionately committed to, and agree upon as a common denominator – the potential of the arts to serve our fellow man in challenging times of life.

Furthermore, what we all know is that the various approaches, or entry points, to the Arts in Health, when administered effectively and purposefully coordinated, work beautifully in collaboration with each other, in synchrony amongst disciplines, while offering improved clinical, experiential, and holistic results. I think that is why the phrase “connecting, uniting and elevating” the field keeps coming up in NOAH discussions, as we review the individual progress being made, from the smallest to largest programs across the country.

The science and data in support of Arts in Health is there, and proves benefits from economic data, to the patient experience, from demonstrating brain plasticity, to the aesthetic environments impact on the patient and caregiver journey. We are showing this every day through our individual programs, but only collectively can we create an identity and a voice that leads to a future where “the Arts in Health is an integral part of health and wellbeing”. I hope we can count on you to join us in making this future a reality.

J. Todd Frazier
Composer;
Director, Center for Performing Arts Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital System;
President, National Organization for Arts in Health

Life On Earth Art (LOEA) is searching for a Deputy Director to lead day-to-day operations including community artmaking programs and in-house studio offerings!

This role oversees operations, administration, facilities, fundraising, and strategic planning to align artistic and program work with vision and key objectives. The Deputy Director will serve on the senior leadership team, and will be a valued thought partner for the board, staff, and collaborators. They will also interact with all functional areas, including supervising team members.

Please see the full job posting at: https://lifeonearthart.org/deputy-director-job-announcement

Who We Are

At Life On Earth Art, our vision is to create a just world where artistic opportunities for healing and community connection are accessible to all. LOEA unites people to co-create handmade large-scale interactive art as a platform for global healing. We aim to empower personal and collective well-being through creative participatory public and community artworks, programming, and social action. We facilitate programs for youth/teens, seniors, veterans, mental health practitioners, incarcerated individuals, and the general public around Northern California. Using the symbolism of winged hearts and cages, we examine imprisonment and liberation in society, facilitating experiences at the intersection of health equity and art equity.

What You’ll Do: Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise and work closely with team members to ensure management of art classes, community artmaking programs, and events.
Guide LOEA’s strategic approach to projects, and make recommendations for facilities and technological improvements.
Streamline workflows and improve internal operational processes.
Inform hiring practices, skills training, and staff retention.
Nurture a culture of belonging, clear roles and goals, and productive accountability.
Make recommendations for branding, marketing, and PR improvements.
Inform fundraising strategy, prepare fundraising materials, participate in fundraising meetings, and manage follow up communications.
Monitor expenses and prepare budgets.
Collaborate with the LOEA Board.
Conduct research and analyze data regarding program performance and outcome measurement.
Oversee weekly flow of classes and activities at 133 Copeland.
Lead marketing efforts to fill classes. Build relationships with artists, students, and community members.
Steward organizational partnerships with clients, volunteers, and community groups
Serve as an ambassador for LOEA and its programs, especially in the arts and nonprofit community.

Who You Are: Ideal Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will have many of the following core competencies, personal qualities, and experience. We value deep connection to LOEA’s mission/values over perfect alignment of all qualifications and considerations listed below.

Artmaking or Teaching Experience:
Experience in educational, non-profit, advocacy, and artistic organizations

Proximity and Connection to Community:
Commitment to community building, artistic activism, and serving a variety of populations.

Strong Emotional Intelligence & Relational Abilities:
Engages with colleagues and network partners with integrity, empathy, kindness, humility, compassion, diplomacy, and loyalty.

Fundraising & Ambassadorial Skills:
Palpable passion and dedication to the LOEA mission and vision. Experience raising money from private and public sources, including foundations, individuals, and government programs.

Visionary Organizational Leadership Experience
Collaborative & Team Oriented. Strong executive-level leader and efficient operator. Able to balance competing demands.

Results-driven:
Has a clear point of view and entrepreneurial vision for growth (programmatic, impact, and financial).

Other Job Requirements and Qualifications

Summary:
Master’s or advanced degree (in teaching arts, social work, counseling or related field) preferred
Minimum of three years as a supervisor; relevant leadership experience in non profit or arts education/clinical/advocacy position
A proven and demonstrable track record of executing complicated projects and overseeing meaningful, impactful programs for youth and adults
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience designing, creating curriculum, and facilitating participatory processes and programs
Strong project management, research, and organizational capabilities
Knowledge of art, art history and child development
Cultural sensitivity and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Ability to work autonomously and make informed, thoughtful decisions
Fluency in oral and written English required; Bilingual Spanish a plus
Strong interpersonal and listening skills required, with appreciation for diverse viewpoints and various communication styles.
Understanding of program and organizational budgets required
Strong knowledge of the Google Workspace and Canva; Graphic and/or web design experience a plus
Commitment to the vision, mission, and values that underlie LOEA’s work

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $90,000-100,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
LOEA offers a benefits package that includes health insurance reimbursement, PTO, paid sick leave, and professional development opportunities.
More details can be provided upon request.

Geographical Location & Remote Work

This is an in-person and onsite role
LOEA serves clients primarily onsite in Petaluma, CA, but also leads engagements around Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area. Some travel may be required.
The Deputy Director must be able to attend meetings and events in person, including some evenings. Occasional remote work may be possible, depending on the schedule of meetings.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@lifeonearthart.org with the subject line: “Deputy Director Search”
Your cover letter should answer the following questions:
How do your skills and experience align with the position description?
What aspects of LOEA’s programming and mission do you find particularly interesting and inspiring?

Note:
All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. LOEA encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Life On Earth Art is an equal opportunity employer.

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The Supervisor, Art Space at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports our patients and caregivers in a medical setting by providing classroom arts instruction and activities in the Art Space for patients and caregivers, leading virtual art opportunities, or working one-on-one with patients on in-patient floors with bedside art. Collaborative art projects that encourage connection among patients and caregivers may also be incorporated into the art offerings.

A principal component of this role is to enhance the patient and caregiver experience, allowing our patients and caregivers an outlet to relieve stress by planning and offering positive, imaginative, multi-sensory art opportunities. The Supervisor, Art Space must be able to work with many different types of art and craft mediums and modalities. The Supervisor, Art Space must be able to assess the interests of the patient or caregiver to help the participant in the selection of a meaningful art project. In turn, the Supervisor, Art Space must also be able to adapt arts activities to accommodate physical and cognitive differences.

The Supervisor, Art Space is responsible for providing a compassionate, interactive environment where our patients and caregivers can express their creativity through art interaction. The Supervisor, Art Space should have strong interpersonal skills, consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service, and be experienced in providing art instruction or presentations to large groups. The Supervisor, Art Space will assist patients and caregivers in conjunction with trained volunteers in the Art Space and should be able to provide instruction to, and support the efforts of, the volunteers during their volunteer shift.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Arts in Health field, National Organization for Arts in Health, Arts on Prescription, and various other worldwide initiatives to enhance well-being through the arts. Familiarity with the NOAH Core Curriculum and Code of Ethics for Arts in Medicine/Arts in Health.

Learn more here.

Living in Orlando, there are many opportunities to get involved with musical theatre for people of all ages. There are children’s theatres, professional theatres, community theatres, and theme parks. For non-performers, there are many shows to choose from when deciding what to see, on any particular weekend. What is lacking is the opportunity for people with varying abilities to perform.

Central Florida Community Arts’ Upbeat! Musical Theatre Program exists to fill that void. This is just one example of how CFCArts is bringing arts equity to populations of all ages and all abilities. The program is designed for people of varying abilities to take the stage and succeed in a production. Done in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association, Upbeat! provides a safe space for young adults with Down Syndrome and varying abilities to be themselves, create community, be a part of a produced show, and be successful performers.

Every Upbeat! Production is unique as roles are modified to highlight the strengths of each individual. This season they are performing a modified version of “A Christmas Carol.” Our two most verbal students, Allison and Clarissa, open the show as the two Narrators that guide the storyline. Scrooge is played by Michael, an excellent actor and singer. Natalie and Annie have mastered their lines, “Merry Christmas” and “It’s Christmas Day,” and speak them clearly in their corresponding scenes. Abigail, the Ghost of Christmas past, is a fashionista with strong opinions about costume and makeup. She insists that blue glitter is essential to the role. John plays the Ghost of Christmas Future. It is a non-speaking role that requires excellent body language and physicality. Andrea, a captivating young dancer brings to life the moment the gravestone appears before Scrooge’s eyes. Sam, as Tiny Tim, very convincingly concludes the show with the quintessential line “God bless us everyone”.

Although the end product is rewarding in itself, the participants in this program get so much more than an opportunity to be a part of a production. They experience the therapeutic effects of music as they learn to sing together. They experience cognitive exercise and develop critical thinking skills as they learn the story and organize themselves to be able to tell it. They experience physical exercise as they warm up and dance. Finally, non-performers experience the magic of the arts. They experience a very special production put together by a very talented group of performers. They have the opportunity to see why Central Florida Community Arts so strongly believes that the arts are essential to all.

Learn more about Central Florida Community Arts here: https://cfcarts.com/

Center for Arts in Medicine
Faculty Position Announcement
Service Learning Lecturer

Position Description: Full-time, twelve month, promotion-accruing faculty position
Date of Expected Hire: August 1, 2019
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

The University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, College of the Arts, invites applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives for one (1) Lecturer position.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker. We seek a colleague who will prepare students to access and unsettle centers of power in a radically changing world. We seek a colleague who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for equity on local and global levels.

This position is dedicated to increasing health equity by developing avenues that encourage social cohesion among diverse community members as a means of building a healthy community through the arts.  This position is focused on service learning through teaching, mentorship, research and service. This position will function in keeping with the Center’s by-laws and promotion guidelines, in arts in medicine, with an emphasis on community engagement.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system at https://apply.interfolio.com/57236 by November 19, 2018. Online applications must include the following: (1) a detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community; (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) names and contact information of three references. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Position will remain open until filled.

Inquiries may be sent to:

Tina Mullen

Chair, Lecturer Search

Email: cmullen@arts.ufl.edu

Recognizing that health care facilities are often intimidating and frightening
places, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts’ Artist in Residence (AIR) program seeks to
mitigate the emotional toll of the hospital and clinical setting by engaging participants in creative
activities designed to promote mindfulness, gratitude, and stress reduction that lead to
inspiration and healing. The AIR Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute facilities which provides
training and support for local artists who guide patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff in
music, tactile art and spoken word activities in a clinical setting. The AIR Manager will oversee
recruitment, training, and supervision of the AIR roster of artists; develop and monitor contracts
with partner organizations, (e.g. Project Knitwell and The Good Listening Project); manage and
maintain budget oversight for operations of the AIR program (including training and supervision
of part-time support staff); establish and maintain relationships with Inova staff and
management, ensuring that staff is aware of services offered for both patients and staff;
coordinate the planning and implementation of recorded activities and communications that
document the statistics, value and benefits of the AIR program.

Please send your resume with cover letter explaining why you want to work at Smith Center for
Healing and the Arts as well as why specifically we should consider your application for the AIR
Manager position at Inova Schar Cancer Institute (maximum 2 pages). Send all materials to
Lisa@smithcenter.org.

On Friday and Saturday, June 21st-22nd, Leaders Igniting Generational Healing & Transformation (LIGHT) welcomes you to breathe and relax through mindfulness and dance, explore creativity in guided workshop sessions, learn from diverse speakers, and meet the LIGHT finalists at the 2024 LIGHT Virtual Festival! ✨

The LIGHT Festival assembles everyone in the field and all members of the public—artists, poets, practitioners, storytellers, and the like—who have an interest in communicating public health information in a way that is meaningful and resonates with all. This event aids in bridging the divide between public health researchers and the public by creating opportunities to connect with one another through art, letters, stories, and poetry as lived experiences of healing and health.

Ready to be part of this transformative experience? Register today (bit.ly/2024LIGHTFestival) and join us in this celebration of creativity, connection, and community! We would love to see you there!

Interested in supporting our cause? Whether as an individual, company, or organization, your contributions toward sponsoring or donating to the LIGHT Festival (https://light4ph.square.site/) are invaluable and deeply appreciated. If you have any additional questions regarding sponsorship, donation, or LIGHT in general, please feel free to contact us at info@light4ph.org ✨✨✨

Registration is now open for NOAH’s Arts in Health track at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo (HFSE) conference in Austin, Texas from September 18-20, 2017.

The HFSE is hosting all registration for this event. Following the link below will take you to their registration site. Please select the “NOAH Pass” to register for the Arts in Health track. NOAH members will have access to a personalized VIP Code that will allow them to check out at the member rate of $500 (a discount of $150). Members of affiliate arts-related professional organizations are also eligible for a personalized code that will allow them access to the NOAH member rate. Contact the NOAH Administrator at director@thenoah.net with any questions.

A NOAH pass includes access to the Arts in Health track, 2 days of the Exposition, all keynotes, Educational Theaters, food functions including receptions and access to HFSE’s mobile App including the Online Presentation. mahjong wins 3 black scatter

While NOAH’s ability to provide scholarships is limited, we will do as much as we can to assist you if there is a financial barrier to attending the conference. Please contact NOAH at director@thenoah.net to request a scholarship or registration award application before registering for the conference track if you are interested. The deadline for scholarship application submissions is Friday, July 21.

Proceed to the HFSE Registration

To the field of Arts in Health,

November is International Arts in Health Month! All month long, we will be sharing powerful, inspiring stories from our members about the impact arts have on health and wellbeing.  But first, we would like to share an exciting development from the National Organization for Arts in Health: the publication of our NOAH-endorsed Code of Ethics and Standards for Arts in Health Professionals, foundational resources to support the professionalization of the field.

Since its inception in 2016, the NOAH Professionalization Committee has focused on updating and codifying these two documents in consultation with members of the previous national arts in health organization and the NOAH Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Friends, and Membership. Our efforts were supported by the outpouring of positive and constructive feedback we received from this pool of committed professionals, and we are proud to endorse and release these documents for use by the field of arts in health.

To be noted:

1. These documents are not intended for use in the field of creative arts therapies, which NOAH acknowledges as separate specialized disciplines.
2. These are living documents and shall be reviewed every three years to accommodate cultural and procedural changes.
3. The next professional resource, a Core Curriculum for Arts in Health Professionals, will construct legally defensible core competencies and a scope of practice for professionals working in the field. NOAH’s newly-formed Arts in Health Competency Task Force will be the creator of this resource.
4. A glossary of common terms is included in the documents.

It is in the adaptation and use of these professional resources that we can positively support and shape an elevated relationship between the spheres of arts and health and amongst affiliated fields. We hope that you will use these resources and share them widely.

We’re sharing the links on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn – and hope you do the same!

If you would like to request physical copies of the Code of Ethics and Standards for Arts in Health Professionals, please reach out to us at director@thenoah.net.

Use the hashtag #ArtsinHealthMonth to share your arts in health stories and updates this month, too!

With thanks,

The NOAH Board & Professionalization Committee

Todd Frazier, President
Ari Albright, Chair, Professionalization Committee

Members at Large:

Ferol Carytsas, Linh Dang, Claire de Boer, Maegan Dubois, Todd Frazier, Jackie Hamilton, Alan Seigel, Barbara Steinhaus, Katherine Trapanovski, Naj Wikoff

Staff:

Katie White Swanson, Administrator

Aly Maier, Special Project Coordinator

Nemours is seeking a Learning Program Coordinator to join our Nemours Estate team in Wilmington, DE.

Nemours Estate is a 225-acre public garden and historic home dating back to 1910.  Its benefactor, Alfred I. duPont, also established the Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, which shares our campus and our history. As a historic property and public gardens, Nemours Estate is perhaps the only such location worldwide which shares a 501c3 with a pediatric hospital. As such an institution, we are uniquely placed to explore the intersections of health and wellbeing and arts, history, and horticulture.

The Learning Programs Coordinator is a member of the Learning & Wellbeing Programs team, the team responsible for developing and delivering quality, fun, developmentally meaningful educational experiences for Nemours patients and families as well as for Nemours Estate’s youngest visitors. The goal of Nemours Estate Learning Programs is to develop and run programs which benefit children’s education, but also help improve their mental and physical health and overall wellbeing. For patients, this means meeting individuals where they are and providing access to Nemours Estate through meaningful programming.

This position will be responsible for delivering high-quality museum education content in a variety of formats, all based on individual needs and audiences. Ensures all activities run smoothly, develops new programs and works collaboratively with the hospital, including the department of Child Life.

The Learning Programs Coordinator works with children, teens and their caregivers, has an understanding of informal educational settings, and the ability to scale complex knowledge according to differing ages, abilities, and interests.

The Learning Programs Coordinator must be able to build strong working relationships with both Nemours Estate colleagues, Nemours Children’s Health colleagues, and community partners. The Learning Programs Coordinator must be driven to put accessibility at the forefront of all program offerings and understand working with the disability community. Strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Essential Functions

1. Share Nemours Estate and its mission with the community, especially with patients and families.

2. Lead engaging, educational, and fun programs in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, leaning on specialized content knowledge.

3. Work with the Learning & Wellbeing Programs Supervisor to develop adaptive and responsible models of museum education, especially within the Nemours Children’s Hospital, DE.

4. Maintain high standards of programmatic delivery, including a commitment to building rich subject matter knowledge.

5. Establish or strengthen community relationships.

6. Responsible for managing and facilitating regular Learning Programs offerings, including:

a. Nemours Estate activity Carts

b. Can Grow Garden programs

c. Hospital school programs

d. Virtual programs

e. Other programs as needed

7. Responsible for maintaining essential health and safety standards in all programs, as required by Nemours Children’s Health.

8. Serve visitors from diverse populations with developmentally meaningful programming in a courteous and professional manner.

9. Strong ability to work independently. Must possess sound judgement and ability to work in sometimes stressful situations, working with a wide variety of personalities.

10. Strong ability to work collaboratively, especially with hospital staff.

11. Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.

Requirements

 Bachelor Degree required (preferably in History, Museum Studies, Horticulture Science, Arts, Education, Special Education, or Child Development).

 Master’s degree preferred.

 Minimum 3 years of professional working experience required; 5+ years preferred.

 Experience working in the museum field and / or disability community strongly preferred.

 Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

About Us
As one of the nation’s premier pediatric health care systems, we’ve made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review the Nemours Anti-Racism Statement.

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.

Click here to apply for the position.