Ocean State Stories, 12.11.23

Sussy Santana discusses her work at the intersection of arts and public health, focusing on community healing through collective performance. Initiatives like "Todas las Fridas" involve community members responding to prompts, fostering healing through shared performances. As Health Literacy Project Manager at the Providence Healthy Communities Office, Sussy conducts interventions at health clinics, promoting health literacy and well-being. She also manages the One Nation/One Project Arts for Every Body initiative, exploring the connection between arts participation and community health. Sussy, a bilingual poet, emphasizes the importance of intentional cultural creation and reflects on her diverse artistic family background.

Alachua Chronicle, 12.8.23

Neighbors are invited to the unveiling of “Creating Calm,” an outdoor mural produced in memory of late Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) first responder Harold B. Batie, who also was known as children’s magician, “B-Magic.”

Zocalo Public Square, 12.8.23

Nataki Garrett is the co-artistic director of One Nation/One Project and the national Arts and Health initiative #ArtsforEveryBody. She was the sixth artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival–the first Black woman in the role–and the first executive artistic director of the organization. Before taking part in the Zócalo, Thomas Mann House, and L.A. Review of Books program “How Should Arts Institutions Navigate the Culture Wars?”—part of the two-day conference “Arts in Times of Crises”—Garrett joined us in the green room to talk about directing, creativity, and being a “director at large.”

American Theatre, 11.22.23

We don’t just get aesthetic or intellectual benefits from the expressive and performing arts—they can also be literally healing.

Main Street Daily News, 11.17.23

The city of Gainesville will award $200,000 in grants to six local organizations as part of phase 2 of One Nation, One Project—a national project in 18 cities chosen by the National League of Cities.

Alachua Chronicle 11.16.23

One Nation One Project GNV (ONOP GNV), the City of Gainesville’s local arts and wellness initiative, will award grants totaling $200,000 to six area organizations as part of Phase 2: Aces in Motion; BLSSD Future Inc.; Community Impact Corporation; Dream on Purpose; Hippodrome State Theatre; and the Willie Mae Stokes Community Center.

Mississippi Free Press, 11.15.23

Utica Locals Tackle Food Desert Woes With ‘Homegrown’ Festival

Frontiers, 11.7.23

As a means for supporting a range of health and wellbeing goals, social prescribing programs have been implemented around the world. Reflecting a range of contexts, needs, innovation, and programing, a broad array of outcomes has been studied in relation to these programs. As interest in social prescribing grows, more targeted study of key outcomes and in turn evidence synthesis that can inform evidence-based practice, policy, and investment is needed.

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.

Northwoods Star Journal, 10.26.23

City administrator Patrick Reagan announced at the Rhinelander Common Council meeting Oct. 9 a request for qualifications will be reissued for a Rhinelander skate park.

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.

Broadway News, 09.25.2023

Tony Award nominee Lear deBessonet with Nataki Garrett and Clyde Valentin launch the Federal Theatre Project-inspired program that could reverberate to regionals and Broadway.

American Theatre 09.21.23

Lear deBessonet, Nataki Garrett, and Clyde Valentin will lead the public works project, which will culminate with site-specific arts projects in July 2024.

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.

Big Island Now 09.18.23

Artists will gain access to industry experts in business, planning, marketing and other areas that support their growth as artistic entrepreneurs and working artists.

The Gainesville Sun 8.17.23

Gainesville was one of nine cities selected in April 2022 by the National League of Cities to take part in the initiative, which is designed to spotlight the role of arts in improving the overall well-being and resilience of communities across the country.

One Nation/One Project announces major lead gift of up to $5 million from Doris Duke Foundation.

Candid. Philanthropy News Digest covers Doris Duke Foundation gift.