New York Times 07.27.24

The age-old practice of turning tree leaves into mats has been revived on the islands. “It teaches you how to weave relationships, past and present,” one master artisan says.

WLBT 07.27.24

“We have a lot of artists, vendors, and musicians out today with us to celebrate this Arts for Everybody movement,” Carlton Turner, site partner with Sipp Culture, said. Art for Everybody is a national push to educate the public on the power of art and it’s impact on one’s mental and physical health.

The Gainesville Sun 07.29.24

Despite the rainy weather, the HeART Wall, a 208-foot-long mosaic mural featuring over 2,500 hearts, was unveiled at Depot Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This community-driven art project, led by Sarah Hinds and supported by multiple local organizations, celebrates Gainesville through its vibrant, collaborative design.

WXII NBC 12 07.27.24

Arts For EveryBody, a nationwide initiative to bring together artists, civic leaders and community health providers to foster healthier communities, held its “Creative Wellness Community Day” in Winston-Salem on July 27.

WCJB ABC 20 07.27.24

City leaders with One Nation One Project Gainesville in collaboration with Dream On Purpose kicked off their ‘Summer Youth Celebration Arts, Culture, and Health Day’. One Nation One Project Gainesville is a wellness initiative meant to increase youth engagement in arts and culture while reducing gun violence.

ABC 6 Providence Now 7.27.24

The residents were assisted by local artists Vatic Kuumba and Carolina Briones, and the theme for each piece was “no place like home.” Organizers said the National Arts for EveryBody Campaign aims to show how arts participation is good for both physical and mental health.

Arizona Daily 07.26.24

Borderlands Theater has been taking part in One Nation/One Project’s national campaign titled “Arts For EveryBody.” Part of an 18-city cohort, Borderlands’ officials say the company has worked to prove how the arts can lead to healthier people and healthier communities. The year-long campaign will end with their “Art is Vital: An Art and Wellness” fiesta.

Good Good Good 07.26.24

On July 27, Clyde Valentín will start his day at an art summit in Chicago before heading to the AMERI’KANA outdoor music festival in Kansas City, MO, as part of the nationwide “Arts for Everybody” initiative. This ambitious project, involving 18 cities from Honolulu to the Bronx, aims to promote community health through the arts and is a collaboration between community leaders and artists, with lasting impacts expected beyond the event.

Chicago and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network are hosting events Saturday as part of the national “Arts for Everybody” initiative, highlighting the role of arts in community health. The city's Arts x Health x Wellness Summit at Malcolm X College will offer workshops, performances, and art therapy sessions, while IMAN's Mini Festival at Go Green Griot Plaza will feature live music, interactive art, and local vendors.