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 article is about how a woman veteran found healing and community through a free art program offered by a nonprofit organization in Southern Maryland. Read more about her inspiring story and the benefits of art therapy for veterans.

Discover the surprising link between dementia and art, and how some patients unleash their hidden creativity due to brain changes.

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.

Leveraging the power of the arts for the wellbeing of all.

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.

This is a review of an article by Christina Caron that explains how art can help people with their mental health and how One Nation One Project is related to this idea by launching a national initiative to use art as a healing tool for communities.

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.

Lear deBessonet is a Tony-nominated theater director with a deep commitment to community engagement and accessibility. She is the artistic director of Encores at New York City Center and the Founder of the acclaimed Public Works program at the Public Theater (now in its 11th year, with iterations in multiple cities). deBessonet has directed many large-scale, pageant-style musicals featuring 200 performers and recently directed Into the Woods on Broadway and Annie Live for NBC. She loves her hometown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Nataki Garrett’s vision is to support artists, manifest innovation, inspire creativity, and ensure the future of the theater industry by centering artists as thought leaders and change-makers who transform culture.

Clyde Valentín is a multidisciplinary artist, educator and cultural producer. With a passion for exploring the intersections of art, technology and social justice, Valentín has created numerous exhibitions and programs that challenge traditional boundaries.

Dr. Jill Sonke, PhD, is a leading advocate for the integration of arts and health. As the Founding Director of the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida, she has been instrumental in advancing the field of arts in healthcare.