We're working on plans for arts in healthcare related events and activities for 2012, so stay tuned for the latest updates! If you have suggestions, ideas or would like to volunteer for an upcoming event, send an email to info@merinahealingarts.org.
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Art & Photos...Displayed for a Cause
In December, a series of photos were featured in the Local Artists display at the 3 Beez Coffee Bar in Boise. The photographs were part of a photo collection by Vicky Jekich and proceeds from the sale of the framed and matted photographs benefitted the Merina Healing Arts Foundation.
Other local artists work that were featured included fiber art and photographs by Mary Lantz and acrylic medium paintings by Leta Neustaeder. Thanks again to Rick and team at 3 Beez...we appreciate the support of local artists!
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Annual Fundraiser Event Celebrates Arts+Health Month!
Thanks to those who attended our Saturday afternoon event on November 5th to celebrate the arts and experience therapeutic music, art, journaling, and poetry!
Our 2nd Annual Creating from the Heart event featured exciting, interactive sessions that highlighted the benefits of music, art and poetry therapies. Special thanks to the presenters who shared their expertise with event participants:
- a drum circle, presented by Stephanie and Kerry Leavell, Music Therapy of Idaho
- a mandala art therapy project, presented by Lisa Williams, Art Alley, Inc.
- poetry writing session, presented by Susan Furness, The Write Path
- and an open mic session, introduced by Kate Riley, Living & Dying Well
The event included an exbit of art work by artist Mary Lantz who displayed her fibert art and photography, Leta Neustaedter who exhibited her acrylic mixed media art entitled "Metamorphosis" and framed photography by Vicky Jekich. Information about local creative arts therapy resources and the annual national Arts+Health observance was also on display--it was an enjoyable day for all!
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An Enjoyable Night at the Movies!
It was a special evening watching an inspirational film and networking before and after the showing of the film, The Music Never Stopped, at The Flicks on Sept. 20. Thanks to all who attended and congratulations to the lucky ones who received a copy of the movie on DVD, the movie soundtrack as well as the music therapy session donated by Music Therapy of Idaho.
Special thanks to Carol Skinner from The Flicks, Mona Morrison from Dunkley Music, and volunteers Mary Lantz, Stephanie Leavell and Kerry Leavell for their support of this event. If you weren't able to attend and see The Music Never Stopped, you can view the video clips or you can now purchase the DVD from online retailers.
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Creative Arts Therapies Coalition meeting:
Last Wednesday of the Month
The Creative Arts Therapies Coalition is a local volunteer group that meets monthly to discuss needs, concerns and opportunities to regarding patient access to and artist training in therapeutic arts. Former patients, caregivers, artists, and others interested in joining the group can join us every last Wednesday of the month as we share information, resources and network about arts in healthcare at the local, regional and national levels.
Together, we can help grow the collective passion and support for therapeutic arts and horticulture therapy across Idaho.
Meetings will resume after the holiday season, beginning on January 25, 2012 and will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Bitterbrush Meeting Room at the Boise Public Library at Cole & Ustick.
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Educational Training in Therapeutic Music:
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. For detailed information about the program, visit www.mhtp.org.
If you have an interest in enrolling in this course, send your contact information via e-mail or by mail to Boise MHTP, P.O. Box 44162, Boise, ID 83711. Training for 2011 will be scheduled based on demand. For other MHTP training dates and locations, visit www.mhtp.org
For questions about classes in Idaho, contact Idaho MHTP Area Coordinator Vicky Jekich at boisemhtp@cableone.net or call (208) 571-4620.
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For Merina Healing Art Grant Applications
Merina Healing Arts Foundation funds are granted through the Idaho Community Foundation. The goal is to award grants around the state in support of eligible therapeutic arts programs to established 501(c) charitable organizations, governmental units, or their subsidiaries.
Check back for further details, as the grant application process and deadlines will be posted on this website at a later date.
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