In 2010, an ambitious model for social change emerged in Chicago that aimed to connect detained youth and those at risk for incarceration (“at-risk youth” 1 ) to rigorous and engaging arts instruction, infused with social and emotional learning goals.
Effects of Group Drumming Interventions on Anxiety, Depression, Social Resilience and Inflammatory Immune Response among Mental Health Service Users
Worldwide, mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability and, along with substance use disorders, are responsible for more of the global health burden than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, diabetes, or transport injuries.
Options For Community Arts Training & Support
Intermedia Arts, in conjunction with Americans for the Arts / Animating Democracy commissioned this national study of local arts agencies to asess community arts activity and training opportunities.
Beyond Green: The Arts as a Catalyst for Sustainability
The creative sector is playing an increasingly significant role in raising awareness of climate change and encouraging sustainable social, economic, and environmental practices worldwide.
Exploring the Ways Arts and Culture Intersects with Housing
As the field of creative placemaking evolves, its proponents and practitioners are continuing to learn about the value of arts-based strategies for enacting change in communities, and how these strategies can be most effective in addressing persistent challenges.
Teaching Artist Training in Creative Aging: A National Survey
As a service to the emerging field of Creative Aging, Lifetime Arts conducted a national survey to investigate and disseminate a more complete picture of teaching artist training in the field.
