Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
Fraser will collaborate with artists to help adults who have a developmental delay as well as a concurrent mental illness such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, to learn to tell their stories through creative writing activities.
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. Chair, 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. Officer at -Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Scott Artley: Executive artistic director at Patrick's Cabaret; Jennifer Lang: Violinist; music teacher at Saint Paul Conservatory of Music; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music; Bree Sieplinga: Associate director, Upstream Arts; Keetha Vue: Development associate, Karen Organization of MN
ACHF Arts Access
Participants will improve their ability to utilize writing as a way to express themselves and achieve personal therapeutic goals. A final Five Minute Paper from each participant and feedback from key individuals regarding skill development by participant and any progress on treatment goals. 2: Fraser staff will learn how to incorporate literary arts into existing recreational program offerings for adults. The Fraser project team will use feedback from staff and participants to plan future literary arts experiences in existing recreational program offerings.
Music Therapy at Fraser School helped create smoother transitions for children with special needs. In order to get an entire classroom to line up and walk down the hall or transition from one activity to the next, Fraser Music Therapy staff utilized a simple song to ensure all children can transition easier. 2: Music Therapy at Fraser School enhanced academic skills in all children. The activities fully achieved the proposed outcomes.