Flexible Support
Flexible Support
Emotional Relief Thru FreeWriting, Winter 2022/2023
Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts
Michaelle Abraham , Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Raymond Luczak, Artistic, Accessibility/Disability Access, Marketing/Audience Development; Rayna Howard, Artistic, Program Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; Susan Tarnowski, General Administration, Education, Organizational Development; Todd Wardrope, Artistic, Technical Production, Marketing/Audience Development;
ACHF Arts Education
Residents learn new arts skills and techniques; Residents gain awareness and appreciation for artistic disciplines and medium; Artists build their capacity through professional development. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Interviews/Conversations with board/staff/leaders ; Observation ; Surveying (paper or online)
The outcomes of the mindful writing exercises in the county jail include increased emotional regulation and improved self-awareness among incarcerated individuals. Evaluation methods involve qualitative analysis of participant feedback, quantitative track