Winston Salem Journal 7.11.24

10 a.m. until 3 p.m., United Health Centers, 2101 Peters Creek Parkway in the Marketplace Mall. Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is one of 18 communities across the United States selected to be part of a national initiative called Arts For EveryBody. The initiative, announced in September 2023 and designed to bring together artists, civic leaders and community health providers to foster healthier communities, will hold events in all 18 communities on July 27.

KRGV 07.09.24

The city of Edinburg is celebrating renewed Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.

FridaFest 2024 is set for Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m. at the Edinburg Promenade Park Amphitheater, located at 211 W. McIntyre St.

The NEA is launching the Arts Indicators Project, an online tool providing key data on the arts ecosystem in the U.S., with a public webinar on April 2 to introduce this resource and its role in supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Art therapy provides a powerful, process-focused approach to mental health care, helping individuals express and heal through creative activities like painting, poetry, and music.

The Kelly Clarkson Show 6.26.24

Kelly Clarkson chats with Lear deBessonet about the Arts for EveryBody campaign and how it aims to demonstrate how the arts can lead to healthier communities and people.

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Unveils the "HeART Wall" a 200-ft mosaic mural in Celebration of Community and Creativity on July 27th from 6:00 - 7:00pm

Main Street Daily News 6.20.24

Two local youth-created productions will be broadcast on GNV TV and streamed online and as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month activities.

A Phillips County Homecoming, scheduled for July 26-28, 2024, featuring a series of community activities including the Clean Water Festival, Living Waters Gospel Concert, and the Blue Hole Homecoming celebration.

KXCI 91.3, 6.14.24

Join us July 27, 2024 for our nationwide One Nation One Project celebration of arts and wellness. The Berger Theatre stage features a concert sharing of Anita, a new musical by Borderlands Theater about the power of joy to create a sense of home and belonging.

Block Club Chicago, 6.14.24

Go Green Griot Plaza is opening on previously vacant land. Created to celebrate Englewood’s artistic heritage, it will feature musical performances, mural unveilings, live art demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. The plaza, located at 63rd Street and Racine Avenue, is part of a revitalization effort by IMAN and other local groups under the Go Green On Racine initiative. Named after West African storytellers known as griots, the plaza aims to foster community engagement and celebrate Englewood's cultural legacy through art and performance.

WXPR, 6.14.24

Artist Norma Dycus Pennycuff and Witt Siasoco are addressing mental wellness in Rhinelander with an interactive sculpture bench featuring community reflections.

WXPR, 6.14.24

ArtStart in Rhinelander working to address mental health concerns related to loneliness as part of the One Nation, One Project initiative, Phillips Czechoslovakian Community Festival reveals deep history of connections, Biden administration officials announce additional rural health funding during visit to central Wisconsin

The Advocate 6.14.24

The Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish has unveiled the "Art for Everybody" initiative, a public art program designed to enhance community engagement, support local artists, and beautify public spaces. The initiative aims to make art accessible to all residents, boost the local economy, and foster community pride. Funded through a mix of public, private, and grant funding, the program will involve community participation in creating and installing various public art projects throughout the parish.

Engaging in hands-on art activities like pottery can significantly enhance mental health by reducing stress, boosting mood, and fostering creativity, making it beneficial for people of all ages.

Art on prescription programs in Australia, inspired by successful UK models, demonstrate significant mental and physical health benefits for older adults, though they face challenges integrating into the mainstream healthcare system.

Kri Van Sloun shares their journey of overcoming addiction and finding recovery through art and community support, ultimately embracing their identity as a trans man.

This research brief summarizes a study examining how arts participation can build social cohesion and enhance well-being in communities, presenting key findings from an integrative literature review and introducing a conceptual model that illustrates the relationships between arts participation, social cohesion, and well-being.

Renowned soprano Renee Fleming and geneticist Dr. Francis Collins collaborate through the NIH Music and Health Initiative to study and promote the therapeutic benefits of music in healthcare, advocating for its integration to enhance well-being and treat various health conditions.

First Lady Samina Alvi emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of floral art for mental health at a Floral Art Society of Pakistan event, celebrating the country’s success at the World Association of Floral Arts’ Bloom Oman competition.