Report of the National Initiative for Arts & Health in the Military.
Health/Medical
Preserved Drawing in a Sculptor with Dementia
Learning and recalling new pieces of music and preserved
painting are reported in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related
dementias. In some cases of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD),
artistic creativity emerges as the disease develops. It has been
suggested that art and creativity may be subserved by distinct
neural networks. In this clinical report, we explore these
distinctions in a sculptor who continues drawing spontaneous
sketches of faces and figurines, including from memory, in spite
of advanced Vascular Dementia (VD), thus suggesting the
persistence of creativity notwithstanding marked visuospatial
and visual memory deficits as recorded in standard tests.
Artists and Health Insurance survey results
In July and August 2013, Future of Music Coalition (FMC) and the Artists’ Health Insurance Resource Center (AHRIC) conducted an online survey of US-based artists about their access to health insurance
The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature
This review explores the relationship between engagement with the creative arts and health outcomes, specifically the health effects of music engagement, visual arts therapy, movement-based creative expression, and expressive writing. Although there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse physiological and psychological outcomes, the extent to which these interventions enhance health status is largely unknown. Our hope is to establish a foundation for continued investigation into this subject and to generate further interest in researching the complexities of engagement with the arts and health.
Museums On Call: How Museums Are Addressing Health Issues
This report showcase some of the important ways that museums are contributing to healthcare, helping patients, training medical professionals, and educating the public about health and wellness issues.
Happiness in the arts: International evidence on artists’ job satisfaction
Many artists are prone to high unemployment and low incomes suggesting low job satisfaction. Our analysis including 49 countries paints a different picture. On average artists enjoy higher job satisfaction than other employees, mainly due to more autonomy.
