Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
Jones-Harrison Residence will integrate artist led programs in dance and movement, pottery, and drumming into ongoing wellness and therapeutic recreation initiatives to improve the physical and emotional well-being of its residents.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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.
Lynne Beck: Development consultant; former COMPAS development director; Gordon Coons: Artist; Robin Cruze: Assistant to executive director, Wirth Center; president of HOBY MN; Janette Davis: Acting executive director, Southern Theater; Simone Needles: Visual artist; instructor at Interact; Olga Nichols: Visual artist; executive director of Bird Island Cultural Centre; Scott Reynolds: Stage director and performer; artistic director of Mixed Precipitation; Lisa Wigand: Business banker; heads advisory board for Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center
Executive director Sue Gens (651) 539-2650
ACHF Arts Access
To increase the well-being of residents by measuring the relationship between engagement in creative arts incorporating movement and health outcomes. Jones-Harrison staff will apply pre and post-tests of Manipulation of Function (TMF) including peg board test; pain severity scale; resident satisfaction surveys plus direct observation to measure improvement in resident attitude and health. 2: Resident confidence, satisfaction and stamina will see increases unique to working with professional artists through a diverse series of residencies. Resident participation will be recorded each week of the three residencies and compared to internal activities, noting attendance, duration of participation, level of engagement, degree of satisfaction and retention pre and post-each class.
Increased the health and well-being of residents by incorporating creative arts with a physical element. Staff observed improved attitude in residents while manipulation, pain severity and resident satisfaction tests administered post-all art session showed improved scores in nearly 75 per cent of participants. 2: Resident confidence, satisfaction and stamina were uniquely increased by working with professional artists in a series of stimulating residencies. Using pre and post-testing, we recorded sustained attendance, a greater level of engagement and improved satisfaction by those regularly attending all three art residencies.