Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
Episcopal Homes will collaborate with MacPhail Music for Life to create participatory music experiences for frail elders and their caregivers in our two skilled nursing and memory care homes.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Reyne Branchaud-Linsk: Retired social worker; paper artist; Jessica Lourey: Mystery and fantasy writer, professor of creative writing and sociology, Saint Cloud Technical and Community College; Linda Melcher: Executive director, Arts on Superior; consultant to businesses and nonprofits; Laurie Pape Hadley: Business analyst, University of Minnesota, audio describer for theatres and arts organizations throughout Twin Cities; Tommearun Sar: Community engagement coordinator, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Sara Sternberger: Executive director, Free Arts Minnesota; Jane Zilch: Consultant and educator for non-profit organizations; board member of Theater Latte Da
ACHF Arts Access
Participatory music activities create an environment that promotes wellness, community relations, and self-expression for frail, older adults. Several qualitative assessment methods including self-reporting and staff/family observations will indicate changes in health status, behaviors, and attitudes as a result of project participation. 2: Older adults in a long-term care home will engage in participatory music experiences that they cannot easily access otherwise. Several qualitative assessment methods will be used; additionally, attendance will be recorded to show continued involvement; demonstrating interest in the arts in an easily accessible setting.
Music activities created an environment of wellness, community and self-expression for frail, older adults. Evaluators used narrative reflection through observation of elders, family and staff along with attendance records. 2: Older adults engaged in music and cultural experiences that they would not otherwise easily access. Attendance records of elders and family demonstrated class consistency and breadth.