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Archive Number 1021

Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 10:32:59 EST
From: Cristy West
Subject: Training program for hospital artists






Just received in the mail an announcement for what looks like an interesting
FREE training program for hospital artists IN NYC coming up in May. This
comes from the National Institute for Artists-in-Residence which is described
as "a professional training program that prepares artists across the country
to work with patients in their medical centers, clinics and hometown
hospitals." The training and accomodations (!!) will be offered at various
sites in NYC on May 5 through 10 and is underwritten by Bristol-Myers Squibb.


The flyer informs me that the training program "features seminars, workshops
and open studio led by an exceptional faculty comprised of artists,
physicians, nurses and psychologists from New York's leading educational and
medical centers. The program will include internships at major medical
centers, case presentations, discussions and training materials that focus on
the multiplicity of issues encountered in working within a medical setting."

The return address for this flyer is given a the Creative Center for Women
with Cancer so I deduce that there may be an emphasis on care for cancer
survivors although the description looks fairly broad, related to issues
beyond cancer care. I also note that several "collaborative art sites"
include the Museum of Modern Art, the Whiteney Museum and various NYC art
galleries so there may be an emphasis on the visual arts although again the
reach of the Creative Center is said to encompass "visual, performing and
literary arts."

For information and application, contact Elissa Bromberg, Director,
Artists-in-Residence Program, 646 336 7612, ccwc@nyc.rr.com

Looks interesting!!

Cristy W.
Washington, DC