The Healing Art Program at Art League Houston (ALH) is accepting new students! Thank you for taking time to submit a recommendation form for a Healing Art Program Applicant.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Healing Art Program provides high-quality art instruction in a variety of media to adults, 18 and older, in the Houston community living with chronic physical illnesses and/or physical disabilities in a fun, supportive, community-minded environment.

Please note that this is not an art therapy program; this is an art education program that provides practical skills to develop as artists, as well as provides insight into the art world through studio art classes, guest speakers, site visits, and exhibition opportunities, as well as provides a space for healing and community-building.

The Healing Art Program is facilitated by professional Teaching Artists and does not have clinicians or therapists on staff. Therefore, the Healing Art Program does not have the expertise or capacity to adequately serve adults living with mental health issues, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

The program emphasizes collaboration and community-building through artist-led workshops and art-making projects. Participants will not only learn about art, but about themselves and each other.

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IDEAL HEALING ART PARTICIPANT:

Individuals living with a chronic physical illness and/or physical disability.

Individuals who would benefit financially from receiving free weekly art classes and supplies;

During the extent of the pandemic, Individuals should have access to a device to access Zoom (phone, tablet, or computer) and an internet connection;

Individuals should have reliable means of transportation to ALH each Friday, as well as occasional site-visits around Houston (participants will be dropped from the program if they miss or are 30+ minutes late for a maximum of three classes per fall/spring, not including any medical issues that arise);

Individuals who are dedicated, committed, and have a proven track record of being dependable and punctual;

Individuals should have an interest in learning more about developing as an artist – no prior art background necessary;

Individuals should embrace a flexible attitude with openness to exploring new ideas and perspectives;

Individuals who are open to collaboration and sharing;

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APPLICATION PROCESS

The Healing Art Application requires completion of 2 forms:

Healing Art Application Form - This form must be completed by the Healing Art applicant. If you have received assistance in completing the form, please list the preparer at the end of the application.

Healing Art Nomination Form - Applicants to this program must have a healthcare provider or community health organization provide a recommendation. The form, which is available on the Healing Art webpage, must be completed by the healthcare provider or community health organization.

Interviews - After applications have been reviewed, applicants will have an informal interview with Healing Art Teaching Artists and program staff to discuss their interest in the program. Applicants who meet all ideal participant criteria (as listed above) will be invited to join the Healing Art Program.

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RECOMMENDATION FORM:

In an effort to build a long-term community that provides ample support, the Healing Art Program has a multi-step application process to ensure not only that the applicant will work well within the program but also that the program will be able to serve and benefit the applicant.

This form asks a healthcare provider or a representative of a community health organization who knows the applicant to recommend them for the Healing Art Program with an understanding of the program's scope as well as limitations. Art League Houston staff would like to follow up with the form submission, but will never ask for confidential patient or client information.
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QUESTIONS?

Contact Rian Crane
ALH Community Engagement Manager
rian@artleaguehouston.org