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ARTvENTURE
ARTvENTURE is a new contemporary art project for HSE staff members. Through a series of artist talks, WHAT will introduce contemporary art practice to a multidisciplinary team of staff members which will lead to the team working creatively together, to think like artists and to initiate an artwork/event/happening. The talks will be lead by Claire Meaney, Mary Grehan and the WHAT Artist in Residence, Laura Fitzgerald.
This project will begin with a lunchtime talk on Wednesday, 15th April in the WHAT Centre for Arts & Health at 1pm. If you are interested in participating or you would like further information please phone Claire on 051-842664 or e-mail what@hse.ie.
Open Art Workshops
Do you want to take time out to be creative and have fun, experiment with new art materials and meet new people?
WHAT invites you to come along every and any Thursday to the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health between 12 noon and 2.00 p.m. to join in our new open art workshops.
No experience is necessary and you can join in on a once-off basis or come along every week.
The cost is €5.00 per session.
Phone 051-842664 to book your place
Professional Development for Artists
Exchange Day
The Waterford Healing Arts Trust and the HSE South (Cork) Arts and Health Programme have identified a need for support for artists who wish to develop their practice in a range of healthcare settings and for healthcare professionals wishing to engage with artists and art projects.
With financial support from the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaion, the Waterford Healing Arts Trust and the HSE South (Cork) Arts and Health programme have commissioned Mike White to develop a Code of Practice for Participatory Arts Activity in Healthcare Contexts through a process of consultation, dialogue and desk research. Mike is Director of Arts and Health in the Centre for Art and Humanities in Health and Medicine in the University of Durham, England. He has been involved in Arts and Health projects since 1988 and is currently writing a book on community-based Arts and Health for publication by Radcliffe in 2009.
WHAT and the HSE South (Cork) Arts and Health programme will host an Exchange Day in Waterford on Friday, 27th March 2009. This will be an opportunity for the Arts and Health sector to review the draft code of practice and to contribute to its development.
Artist 2 Artist workshops
WHAT is partnering with ArtLinks, a new professional development programme for all creative practitioners who are resident in the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wicklow and Wexford, in hosting a series of Artist 2 Artist workshops for artists working in the field of Arts and Health.
These day-long, professional development workshops will provide opportunities for artists who work in healthcare contexts to upgrade their facilitation skills, discuss issues of concern and share their experiences of working in this challenging and rewarding field of work.
Developing Participatory Art Projects for a range of Health Contexts
16th May 09, 10 am – 4 pm
This workshop by Charlotte Donovan is for visual artists working in healthcare settings. Charlotte will present the project Memory Dress as a case study, look at ideas development, understanding the healthcare context, consultation and facilitation skills and presenting the art-making process to a wider audience. The workshop will include practical art making techniques and will facilitate an active exchange of experiences of participants
The Power of Participative Music Techniques in the Healthcare Setting.
23rd May 2009, 10am – 4pm
Facilitators Aingeala de Burca and Kevin O’Shanahan will explore some of the differences and similarities between music therapy and participatory music in healthcare, varying techniques and approaches and issues that emerge for musicians in this field of work. Participants are asked to bring along their own musical instrument if possible and those who want to explore specific issues in this workshop should e-mail Mary Grehan, Arts Director of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust at mary.grehan@hse.ie by 30th April 2009.
The workshops will take place in the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health. Lunch is provided.
Workshops cost €45 each and €30 each for members of ArtLinks.
Booking is via ArtLinks – see www.artlinks.ie
Arts in Context Discussion Group
The first monthly meeting of the Arts in Context Discussion Group will take place on Friday 20th March in the Library of the WHAT Centre for Arts & Health. The group will share and discuss publications, evaluations, articles, exhibitions and conferences relating to Arts in Context.
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