Mapping Connections: Launching the Creative Cohort and the Journey to July 27th
ONOP’s Civic Coordinations Director, Michael Rohd, outlines the collaboration between artists, clinical sites, and advisory committees, leading up to a significant community event on July 27th.
Some dementia patients begin to create art. We may now know why.
The fence surrounding Semillas de Justicia Garden near the intersection of 27th Street and Troy Street is all decked out with a community mural entitled "Little Village Dreams."
Local initiative aims to use art to inspire action for environmental justice
The fence surrounding Semillas de Justicia Garden near the intersection of 27th Street and Troy Street is all decked out with a community mural entitled "Little Village Dreams."
How Chicago football players’ mental health journeys led them to focus on wellness for Black communities
Discover how a life-altering injury transformed a Chicago football player into an artist and mental health advocate, bridging the gap between adversity and empowerment through art and community.
At City’s Mental Health Clinics, Artists Help With Healing Process
Block Club Chicago 10.26.23
The Chicago Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers will place 10 artists in five mental health clinics for a yearlong partnership.
Healing Through Art: Chicago's Approach to Mental Health Workforce Crisis
Hoodline 09.25.23
As the city of Chicago grapples with the lingering effects of the pandemic, including job loss and worsening mental health, a new pilot program aims to address both issues. Launched by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers provides job training opportunities for professional artists whose creative skills could help bolster mental health treatment and services within the city.
City Frames Art as A Way to Bolster Mental Health Services
Route Fifty 09.20.23
A pilot program in Chicago looks to address mental health workforce shortages, while exploring the benefits of holistic treatment through mediums like art.
Chicago Chooses 10 Local Artists for New Job Training Program That Bridges Arts and Health in Communities
A new program that connects local artists with mental health clinics and a national initiative that uses art to heal and connect communities are featured in this article by WTTW News.