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Centering the Art of Accessibility
By Jennifer Vosters
For these three Midwest arts orgs, accessibility is more than just a core value. It’s a lived practice, rooted in relationships.
Creating Arts Programming for Justice-Involved Youth
By Lo Houser
A practical guide to bringing your arts programming to justice-involved youth, from your first facility visit to measuring whether it’s working.
The Power of Arts Partnerships in Rural Places
By Jennifer Vosters
With a bit of buy-in and a commitment to community, small towns can come together around arts and culture in their own backyard.
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Arts and Wellness
What does connecting arts programming to wellness actually look like in practice? These guides featuring organizations across the Midwest showcase the wide variety and impact of creative programming that targets wellbeing.
Case Study
7 Min Read
Your Brain Loves This: How Art and Nature Rewire Us for Connection
By Sarah Nassif
How hands-on creative experiences rooted in nature can reduce stress, spark connection, and support individual and community wellbeing.
Arts and Wellness
Resource Roundup
5 Tips for Connecting Your Arts Programming to Wellness
Case Study
Healing After Service: How to Build Wellness Through Veteran Art Programs
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Creativity on Call: A Guide to Starting Arts Programs in Hospitals
“Creativity begets creativity. When we engage with great work, we set a higher standard for our own work.”
– Roxane Gay, author
“Creativity begets creativity. When we engage with great work, we set a higher standard for our own work.”
– Roxane Gay, author