by Alyson | Nov 29, 2018 | Arts in Health Month Stories, NOAH Blog
Although we were originally hired as storytellers at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, we found that sometimes a magic trick might be just what is needed in the hospital setting. James began performing magic as a child and Patti also has a few tricks up her sleeve....
by Alyson | Nov 28, 2018 | Arts in Health Month Stories, NOAH Blog
I received an Arts and Change Grant in 2015 from Philadelphia’s Leeway Foundation, to do a collaborative project between my elder dancers (average age 83) and the Philadelphia Dance Academy (average age, 14). Our final project was a performance piece within the...
by Alyson | Nov 27, 2018 | Arts in Health Month Stories, Member News, NOAH Blog
Arts For Life puts creativity, discovery, and joy into the hands and hearts of children who need it the very most. Every day across North Carolina, the Arts For Life teams of staff members, volunteers, interns, and teaching fellows brighten the lives and healthcare...
by Alyson | Nov 26, 2018 | Arts in Health Month Stories, Member News, NOAH Blog
As storytellers at Rady Children’s Hospital- San Diego, we might be called in when a child is having a difficult time getting an IV inserted, having a dressing changed, or dealing with something that is upsetting. There are times we are told that the patient could use...
by Alyson | Nov 14, 2018 | Arts in Health Month Stories, Member News, NOAH Blog
Each year, the Evening of Remembrance event at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital in New Haven, CT creates a nurturing space for families grieving the loss of their child. Families come together to share memories and reconnect with caregivers through a variety of...
by Alyson | Nov 12, 2018 | Arts in Health Month Stories, Member News, NOAH Blog
Visceral is a documentary film about three people who are living with the impact of post-traumatic stress. They perform musical theatre, dramatic plays and Shakespeare to help transform their mental and physical health. Scheduled for release in 2019, Visceral features...
