vanguard Right from the reception, you are welcome with very colourful assorted visual art expressions displaying diverse subjects and messages. The works which range from beautiful landscapes, human forms, objects, etc., make you feel at ease immediately and gradually, get you drawn towards each piece thereby, calming earlier uneasy feelings about hospital environment.
That's the power of art! It's even more exciting to know that the works were produced by children who were encouraged to paint away their pain while in hospital; an exercise which became quite remedial for them.
The story of these young 'artists' have long been expounded over the years through the Arts in Medicine initiative founded by
The Project initiated in 2016 through the support of the
It has been sustained through partnership with government agencies, diplomatic missions, local and international NGO's and private and public sector, to inspire healing, happiness and hope in patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the community at large. 'Music for Mental Health', 'Gift of Music at Christmas', 'Mural for
It is therefore in a bid to strengthen institutional ties, bridge the gap between the arts and health in
Adewale hinted at a press briefing held last week at the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria,
Expected at the conference are about 500 participants comprising, students, professionals, cultural organizations, healthcare institutions, community members and stakeholders in health and community wellbeing. Intended as a biannual event, the maiden edition Adewale noted, "promises to offer all participants a hybrid experience, as Nigerians will be participating in both online and on-site activities.
"The selection of speakers are diverse in experience and expertise in both health and the arts, with a key note address to be delivered by the Honorable Commissioner for Health,
The conference features a total of twenty-one riveting events including Medics in the arts, a virtual visual arts exhibition tagged "Covid 19, the new normal"; documentary and film show, workshops, panel discussions, family entertainment, comedy, virtual music and much more. In a special way, the conference will be "Spotlighting Arts in Health and community art programs in
Also, there'll be 'My Covid' story which is a session aimed at providing a stigma free platform to beam light on lived experiences of surviving the Covid 19 pandemic as well as Journaling your way to mental health which explores the relevance of using creative writing and other creative activities to facilitate personal mental well-being.
Interestingly, the conference also features 'Mediwood' (short films and health conversations) which uses the art of film making and documentaries to highlight health conditions to facilitate awareness and bring about community engagement.
'Art saves: My story', a-true-life-story telling session that explores the uplifting powers of the arts for individuals who have persevered and overcome health and disabilities challenges, Arts therapy masterclass with the United States Art envoy and commissioning of the first Arts and Health innovation Hub in
The main event taking place within
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