Arts For EveryBody

New York! 🍏Y’all showed up and showed up on July 27th 🔥Shoutout to Urban Health Plan for putting on the iconic ‘Fiesta San Juan!’ 💃🏽🎨🍴 Did you know URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. is one of the largest community health center networks in New York State? For 50 years, UHP has provided quality, culturally and linguistically competent care for families in New York. Today, UHP has 12 federally qualified community health centers, 12 school-based health centers, two mental health care sites and dozens of programs serving communities in The Bronx, Central Harlem, and Corona, Queens. We were excited to partner with UHP on #ArtsForEveryBody The Bronx because UHP leads the ‘Arts Desk,’one of THE FIRST arts-led social prescribing programs in NYC. Shoutout to Andrea Sofia Matos making the healing power of the arts to The Bronx and beyond! 💪🏾 Want to learn more about the power of the arts? Head to our website: artsforeverybody.org #ArtsForEveryBodyTheBronx #ONOP2024 #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInHealthResearch #ArtAndHealth #TheBronx

Congratulations are in order for our very own co-artistic director, Lear deBessonet! It was announced yesterday that Lear deBessonet would be joining the Lincoln Center Theater as their new artistic director! 🎉🎭 “From the moment I first stepped onto the campus at Lincoln Center, I felt a sense of awe and magic. From thrilling, important new plays and new musicals to exquisite revivals and revelatory explorations of the classics, I have experienced LCT as a place where intellectual rigor can live alongside wonder, imagination, and beauty,” says Lear. DeBessonet's appointment marks her first work with LCT, and follows a tenure as artistic director of New York City Center Encores! While leading that company, two Encores! productions have transferred to Broadway, both directed by deBessonet: Into the Woods and Once Upon a Mattress, the latter currently running at the Hudson Theatre. We couldn’t be prouder! 💜 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gD_bJ9Ri #ArtsForEveryBody #NewYorkCity #LincolnCenter #Theatre #LeardeBessonet

The energy in The Bronx was ELECTRIC ⚡️ when URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. brought back “Fiesta San Juan” on July 27 – a community parade and celebration highlighting the deep connection between the arts and health in none other than New York City! Here’s what you missed: 🎤 Music performances, including hip-hop and rap 💃 Merengue, salsa, swing, and Bengali dancers all day long 👩🍳 Cooking demonstrations taught by Chef Karla 🎨 Visual arts exhibitions 🖌️ Community art classes led by local artists 📿 Bracelet making and beading 🌞 Sun printing with Everyday Bronx 👜 Tote making with Bronx Native (We could go on!) At Fiesta San Juan, URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. launched their new #socialprescribing program, where patients get REAL prescriptions for free and low-cost art and wellness activities and events, such as book clubs, music workshops, nature experiences, tickets to museums, and more! 🌱🎶📚 🔗 Learn more about #ArtsForEveryBody The Bronx by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/eBMa6BXv

🎨📚 Happy National Arts in Education Week! 🎉 From September 9-13, Americans for the Arts is celebrating the power of arts education to inspire creativity, boost mental health, and promote social-emotional learning. Join us in advocating for equitable access to the arts for students everywhere! 🔗 You can get involved this week in 3 ways: 1️⃣ Download our digital toolkit 2️⃣ Explore the latest arts education facts 3️⃣ Take action to support federal arts funding Find all these resources on our website: bit.ly/ArtsEdWeek2024 Let’s make a difference together! Use #ArtsEdWeek to join the conversation.

On September 18th NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development is hosting The Art and Science of Social Connection, a symposium will explore the power of art to foster social connection and lessen loneliness and isolation (Vivek Murthy 👀 ). Join us for a day of inspiring discussions, featuring opening remarks from world-renowned soprano and WHO Arts & Health Ambassador Renée Fleming and a keynote by Dr. Jeremy Nobel of #ProjectUnLonely, on addressing loneliness through creative expression. The event includes a roundtable with leaders in arts and health, including our own Jill Sonke, followed by an interdisciplinary panel discussing the intersections of art and science, introduced by NYU President, Linda Mills. This event is part of the United Nations General Assembly Healing Arts Week, which is produced by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). “This symposium will illuminate how artistic expression can motivate individuals and communities to participate more fully in their own health and wellbeing and support social cohesion, which offers powerful protection against stress and its effects," says Nisha Sajnani, director of the Steinhardt Drama Therapy program and co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eUcMfMUq United Nations General Assembly UF College of the Arts Arts For EveryBody

Racial Equity = Health Equity There's truly No Place Like the Town, and Edutainment 4 Equity no doubt showed us this on July 27th! The community met at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza to celebrate the intersection of arts and health and the powerful role of the arts in promoting social justice. The team’s “Exhibit A” exhibition showcased local artists' work and shed light on the systemic racism in the city. From music performances on the main stage to local vendors at the Makers' Fair, No Place Like the Town embodied the essence and significance of unity in Oakland's Black community. "It's the art making that helps makes us healthy." 👌🏾 Keep up the good work, Oakland! 👏🏿 #ArtsForEveryBody #ONOP2024 #ArtsinHealth #ArtsinHealthResearch #Art #Health #NoPlaceLiketheTown #Oakland

Each week we will be spotlighting one of the stellar #ArtsForEveryBody projects! Starting with none other than Oakland, California! The “No Place like the Town” event was not just a tribute to the rich history of black culture, arts and health, but a call to action. It was brought to life by Edutainment For Equity , an organization dedicated to fostering equity, anti-racism, and youth development through innovative approaches. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽 On July 27th, the community gathered at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 📍for an interactive art exhibit and public discussion. Partnering with the Department of Race and Equity Oakland and other local partners, Edutainment for Equity showcased “Exhibit A,” an exhibition focused on institutional anti-Blackness in Oakland, raising the question, “Is Oakland Anti-Black?'” The exhibit featured original songs, short films, photos, and other media depicting the city's future created by a group of artists. 🤝🏾 Alongside the “Exhibit A” experience, Oakland’s event included an arts, health & wellness fair, local vendors, live music, and performances by well-known Oakland artists. World-renowned poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph delivered a poem stressing the importance of voting, further highlighting the community's active role in the event. The official DJ of The Golden State Warriors, DJ D Sharp , spun a live mix, setting a musical backdrop for the event. Local artists also took the stage to show their talents and unite their community through the shared love of the arts. 🎤🗳️🎨 No Place Like the Town was not only an art celebration but a powerful testament to Oakland's resilience and creativity. Way to go, Oakland team! Stay tuned for more from #ArtsForEveryBody Oakland! 👀 📸: Bethanie Hines #ArtsForEveryBody #ONOP2024 #ArtsinHealth #ArtsinHealthResearch #Art #Health #NoPlaceLiketheTown #Oakland 

The amazing Ayesha Perry-Iqbal—model, actress, influencer, and inspiration to many—just added #ArtsForEveryBody ambassador to her ever-growing list of titles! We couldn’t be more thrilled to have this queen join our movement! 👸🎉 Ayesha has taken the world by storm with her high-profile modeling career and massive social media following, not to mention her acting skills in “Ryde” and “Carpe Diem.” But it doesn’t stop there - she's breaking down barriers and challenging norms as she advocates for body diversity in modeling. And on social media, Ayesha spreads her heartfelt messages of body positivity, self-love, and mental health awareness, inspiring her fans to embrace who they are. 👏💖 Ayesha’s dedication to ensuring that all body types, identities, and backgrounds are represented in fashion and media makes her the perfect fit for the #ArtsForEverybody campaign—because she knows arts truly are for EVERYBODY! Drop a comment to help us give Ayesha the warmest welcome to the #ArtsForEveryBody fam 💜 📸: @Matt Sayles #ArtsForEveryBody #ONOP2024 #ArtsinHealth #ArtsinHealthResearch #Art #Health #AyeshaPerryIqbal

Big news! Sara Seyed, an absolute boss and the ultimate multi-hyphenate, is officially joining the #ArtsForEverybody movement as our newest ambassador! 💫🎉 Sara is an incredible actress, writer, producer, and international lawyer specializing in human and children’s rights and feminist legal theory. Her impressive resume includes an acting residency at the Moscow Art Theatre and the American Repatory, and she graduated from Harvard University in 2018 with a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Theatre. 🎓✨ You’ve seen her work alongside Emmy and Golden Globe winners in shows like "Young Wallander" on Netflix and “Physical” on Apple TV 🎬🎭. But her talents don’t stop there—in her legal work, Sara has tackled issues such as sexual violence and human trafficking, collaborating with organizations like Amnesty International. She’s also an Ambassador for the United Nations and a supporter of TOGETHERBAND, working towards reducing inequality and achieving gender equality. 👩💼👏 We’re thrilled to have Seyed on the #ArtsForEveryBody team! 💜

Big news! Sara Seyed, an absolute boss and the ultimate multi-hyphenate, is officially joining the #ArtsForEverybody movement as our newest ambassador! 💫🎉 Sara is an incredible actress, writer, producer, and international lawyer specializing in human and children’s rights and feminist legal theory. Her impressive resume includes an acting residency at the Moscow Art Theatre School and the American Repertory Theater, and she graduated from Harvard University in 2018 with a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Theatre. 🎓✨ You’ve seen her work alongside Emmy and Golden Globe winners in shows like “Young Wallander” on Netflix and “Physical” on Apple TV. 🎬🎭. But her talents don’t stop there—in her legal work, Sara has tackled sexual violence and human trafficking, with impactful collaborations with organizations such as Amnesty International on Iran’s death penalty cases. She’s also an Ambassador for the United Nations and a supporter of the TOGETHERBAND Initiative, working towards reducing inequality and achieving gender equality. 👩💼👏 We’re thrilled to have this altruistic and inspiring woman on the #ArtsForEveryBody team! Comment below to join us in welcoming her! 💜