Apr 16
“Artists in Healthcare would like to acknowledge and celebrate the generous ongoing funding which The Gail Asper Family Foundation and The Asper Foundation have gifted us with for close to a decade. Anyone working in the charitable sector knows that the cycle of yearly grant applications for programs and projects is often related to a …
Nov 15
A big Thank you to the Manitoba Arts Council for funding Artists in Healthcare’s ‘Taking the Music Rural’ grant for live music programming in the Brandon area.
Jan 24
The Johnston Group has supported the St. Boniface Hospital Atrium concert series with $5500. So that’s awesome!
Dec 03
With great sadness we advise you of the passing of our Board Chair, Tom Carson, on November 15, 2022. Tom joined the Board in January 2004 and assumed the role of Chair in April 2006. His vision and passionate belief that the arts could transform the patient experience inspired us all. He led with the …
Mar 18
Donor-funded arts program aids in recovery for thousands annually When Ernie Jones takes something on, he gives it his all. Now retired, he taught at a local elementary school for 32 years. He has bowled in the same league for the past 62 years (and with the same team for the past 46!). Jones took …
Aug 14
I don’t think that words alone can express the impact of these music programs, but I will try my best! This has been a particularly sombre year. Covid restrictions have prevented us from doing group programs and for months residents have been practically confined to their rooms. Though our staff continues to do amazing work, …
Jul 20
It has been an amazing opportunity to do regular music programs for such an extended period of time. I’ve really been able to develop some great relationships with residents. There’s quite a group of music enthusiasts now. Some of the staff tell me certain residents are so excited for my programs that they show up …
Mar 30
“A virtual pilot study to investigate how music therapy can improve the mental health of healthcare workers has been launched by Simon Fraser University and Music Heals. The study will focus on the healing effects of music on healthcare workers who are at a higher risk of developing PTSD, trauma, depression and other mental health …
Jan 05
While art in hospitals is believed to provide comfort and promote recovery, it’s still a donor-driven effort. WENCY LEUNG HEALTH REPORTER TORONTO, PUBLISHED DECEMBER 25, 2020 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-while-art-in-hospitals-is-believed-to-provide-comfort-and-promote/ Please refer to Artists in Healthcare’s annual report to read about our Art in Hospital Donation program which has recieved $359,000 of donated art given to Manitoba hospitals over …
