Grantee Database
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND WELLNESS INC
Grant Year
2026-27
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$17,150.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, CENTER FOR MUSIC AND WELLNESS INC will provide 28 free, accessible, live music and wellness experiences for underserved Californians facing barriers to participating in traditional arts settings, including children, youth, adults, and older adults living with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, autism, Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and other health-related or socioeconomic barriers.
In partnership with community-based organizations, schools, and healthcare settings across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties, trained professional musicians will deliver inclusive, trauma-informed, and sensory-responsive programming designed to reduce isolation, expand equitable access to the arts, and support emotional well-being, connection, and meaningful engagement.
CAC funds will directly support artist fees, musician training, site-based coordination, accessibility materials, and project evaluation, enabling the delivery of high-quality, accessible arts experiences for communities with limited access to traditional cultural participation.
Organization Summary
HEALING HARMONIES
Population Served: Hospitalized children and their caregivers in pediatric medical settings.
Healing Harmonies helps children maintain a sense of normalcy, comfort, and connection during hospitalization while reducing stress and creating moments of joy and engagement for both patients and caregivers. Professional musicians deliver child-centered experiences through two complementary formats: interactive virtual bedside performances via Zoom and live hallway performances in hospital units,
MINDFUL MELODIES
Population Served: Children, adults, and families navigating autism, sensory-processing sensitivities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Mindful Melodies creates accessible, interactive musical experiences for participants. Programs are delivered in schools, behavioral health clinics, community centers, and other family-serving settings, and may include sensory-friendly adaptations, movement-based activities, instrument exploration, singing, and other interactive elements that support participation, comfort, and self-expression.
MUSIC AND MEMORIES
Population Served: Older adults and community members living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers and care communities
Music and Memories provides customized live musical experiences featuring familiar and nostalgic repertoire to stimulate memory recall, emotional connection, movement, and engagement, while also creating meaningful shared moments for caregivers and staff.
Organization
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND WELLNESS INC
Address
26895 ALISO CREEK RD STE B PMB 598
ALISO VIEJO
92656-5302
County
Orange
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
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