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Planning for 2010 Events!
We will be host planning meetings beginning in January to discuss our actitivites for 2010. Dates, times and locations will be posted here as soon as they are scheduled, so be sure to check back for more information.
To receive an e-mail notification about upcoming meetings, please send your name along with your e-mail address to info@merinahealingarts.org.
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The Merina Healing Arts Foundation is dedicated to therapeutic arts programs -- and artist training -- that support the needs of hospitalized and hospice patients & their loved ones ~ through the healing power of therapeutic music, art therapy, journaling and horticulture therapy.
For more information:
- Download the Merina Healing Arts brochure
- Send correspondence to:
Merina Healing Arts Foundation
P.O. Box 44162
Boise, Idaho 83711
or email: info@merinahealingarts.org
For grant applications
Applications for the Merina Healing Arts Foundation grants in support of healing arts projects will be posted as soon as available. Merina Healing Arts Foundation funds are granted through the Idaho Community Foundation. Grants will be made statewide to fund healing arts projects of established 501(c) charitable organizations, governmental units, or their subsidiaries. Check back to obtain more information about the grant application process and deadlines from this website.
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| Educational Training in Therapeutic Arts:
Attention Instrumentalists & Vocalists!
MHTP/Music for Healing & Transition Program is being offered in Boise, Idaho:
This educational certification program is a course of study which, in recognition of music as a therapeutic enhancement to the healing process and the life/death transition, prepares musicians to serve the ill and/or dying, and all those who may benefit, by providing live music as a service to create healing environments. MHTP graduates are recognized as Certified Music Practitioners (CMPs).
Please refer to the MHTP brochure for more information about this certified music practitioner training. Complete the application form by the deadline shown or visit online for detailed information and how to register for the modules at www.mhtp.org.
** The 2009 MHTP training modules in Boise have been cancelled. **
An updated schedule that will begin in 2010 will be published on this site. Check back for further updates. For other MHTP training dates and locations, visit www.mhtp.org
For questions about the Boise classes, contact Idaho MHTP Area Coordinator Vicky Jekich at boisemhtp@cableone.net or call (208) 571-4620.
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| Other Resources & Archives |
Local/National Theraputic Arts Resources
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Macy's Shop for a Cause …Thank you!
Since 2006, Macy's Shop for a Cause event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $28 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. Many of you took part in this exciting event on October 17, 2009 that supported Merina Healing Arts and other local charities. We look forward to participating in this event again next year!!
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Performing Artists Joined Together in Support of Arts in Healthcare
Accomplished jazz, gospel, and blues vocalist Cherie Buckner-Webb moved and inspired others with her songs and stories at the 3rd Annual Touching Lives Through Healing Arts benefit concert held on October 25. The evening was a special night that also saw guest performers Carol Fletcher, John Jones, Mark Thornton, Randy Coryell, as well as Michael Boney & the Celebration Choir sharing their touching reflections and music to the audience.
Proceeds from the 3rd Annual “Touching Lives … Through Healing Arts” concert benefitted the Merina Healing Arts Foundation. Click here for flyer.
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What an evening!
It was a special evening of healing music and touching stories as Grammy-nominated pianist David Lanz and world flutist Gary Stroutsos performed for the "Touching Lives …Through Healing Arts" benefit concert on October 27, 2007. Thanks to David & Gary; guest announcer Teri Tate McColly, event volunteers and sponsors Boise State Radio, Hewlett-Packard, Krall Marketing, and Welch Music, and to all who attended, made donations & expressed their support of Merina Healing Arts.
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| Gary Stroutsos shares some history about his flute collection. |
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| David, Gary & Vicky enjoy a break from the concert. |
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| David Lanz performs at MHA benefit concert. |
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| David & Gary share their healing music in Boise. |
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