With support from the California Arts Council, Medical Clown Project will hire specially-trained performers
– to continue bringing therapeutic joy, theatrical play, and engaging human connection to assisted living communities, memory care units, and pediatric hospitals; reducing isolation and emotional strain among seniors and patients often overwhelmed by the demands of the healthcare system.
– to promote the well-being of the whole person: patients, family members, and staff alike, by offering moments of comfort, laughter, and dignity within high-stress, overburdened healthcare environments.
– to transform clinical settings through the performing arts, alleviating tension and anxiety, and replacing fear with levity and connection.
– to sustain and support the San Francisco Bay Area’s professional performing artists by providing ongoing performance opportunities, consistent compensation, and a vibrant, mission-driven network of peers.