Shaping a Field, New Book Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice Features Leading Edge Research

Press Release, August 10, 2010
IJCAIP office, London, Ontario

The inaugural text in the CAIP, Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, research series,

(editor Cheryl McLean, Publisher of The International Journal of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, associate editor, Robert Kelly, Associate Professor, Fine Art, University of Calgary) is a project of IJCAIP, The International Journal of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, and is published by Detselig Temeron Books, Calgary. The groundbreaking text introduces an emerging and rapidly growing field with a dynamic collection of illustrative articles featuring leading academics, health researchers, nurse educators, physicians, educators, environmentalists, artists and others who actively use the creative arts in interdisciplinary practice in cutting edged research and in methodologies for health, hope and change. Readers will learn how the creative arts can offer unique opportunities to embody and re-illuminate the human story, stage human vulnerability, foster citizenship and give voice to narratives of human experience.

At over 400 pages, this is a rich and multifaceted collection of articles and chapters about the creative arts in research and action, an accessible yet highly informative text that enlightens the reader about the inquiries and the processes while offering first hand insights into approaches, stories of the work in practice, how to method based exercises and lists of comprehensive references.

Here are just a few of our contributors featured in the book, "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change:

Izumi Sakamoto Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Toronto

Nancy Viva Davis Halifax, Ph.D., artist/researcher and Assistant professor, Critical Disability Studies, York University

John Sullivan, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Preventive medicine and Community Health, Public forum and Toxics Assistance, University of Texas Medical Branch

Family Social Sciences, University of Manitoba

Carolyn Garcia, PhD, MPH, RN, Assistant professor, University of Minnesota School of Nursing

Olga Idriss Davis, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University

Lata Pada, choreographer, Adjunct Professor, York University, Dance (Order of Canada recipient)

Johnny Saldana, playwright/actor, Professor of Theatre, School of Theatre and Film, Arizona State University

Ian Prinsloo MFA, (former AD, Theatre Calgary)

Lorna Boschman, Documentary and Media Artist, PhD (in process) Simon Fraser

George Belliveau, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia

Susan K. MacRae, Registered Nurse, (former Deputy Director, University of Toronto, Joint Centre for Bioethics)

Jacqui Gingras PhD, RD, Assistant Professor, School of Nutrition, Ryerson University

Sherry Fontaine Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of Healthcare Leadership, Park University

Seema Shah MD, MSPH

Kim Bullock, MD, Director of Community Health Division, Providence Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program

John J. Guiney Yallop Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Education , Acadia University

Ardra Cole, EdD, Professor and Co-director, Centre for Arts informed Research, OISE, University of Toronto

Maura McIntyre Ed.D, Adjunct Professor, OISE, Centre for Arts informed Research, University of Toronto

Table of Contents

Editors

Inside news contributors


Visit the CAIP book blog and find out more

Music Care Conference Features Therapeutic Uses of Music

Music Care Conference, Waterloo, Ontario

The first of its kind in Canada, this one day conference will bring together a cross section of community caregivers to provide information and inspiration on the difference the effective therapeutic use of music can make in our quality of life and well-being. The capacity to care is the thing that gives life its deepest meaning and significance and music touches every part of us: our bodies, emotions, minds, relationships and souls. The Music Care Conference is an opportunity to transform the way we care for one another in our neighborhoods.

Workshop Topics Include:

· Music, memory and cognition

· Music and dementia care

· Singing for the soul

· Music and special needs children

· Improvisation and the creative spirit

· Music and palliative care

· Drumming

· Music, grieving and loss

· The psalms of David

· Prayer, meditation and music

Presented by: the Room 217 Foundation, Baycrest, Wilfrid Laurier Faculty of Music (Laurier Centre for Music in the Community and The Laurier Centre for Music Therapy Research). Please Join Us! Visit the conference website or call 905.852.2499.

Arts and Public Health Focus of Student led Conference

3^rd Annual Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Conference: “The Art of Public Health”

Submission Deadline: August 6, 2010

Conference Date: October 1, 2010

Location: Toronto, Ontario

This student-led conference focuses on arts-based approaches to public health. This will feature an outstanding keynote address by Dr. Sarah Flicker, and informative sessions aimed at engaging participants by providing an opportunity for dialogue and debate pertaining to arts in public health research, knowledge translation, program planning, evaluation and empowerment. The organizing committee are seeking submissions from interested students, community organizations, practitioners, researchers and artists interested in sharing their research, experience or expertise in the use of arts in public health. Individuals or groups wanting to exhibit works of art, dance, theatre, film or photography are also encouraged to participate.

Information:

http://artofpublichealthconference.com/U_of_T/home.html

Nissley shares Passion for Leadership Storytelling and Organizational Change

We heard recently from Dr. Nick Nissley, Executive Director of Leadership Development at The Banff Centre for the Arts in Alberta. Nick earned his doctorate of education degree from George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development, in an interdisciplinary program, focused in human resource development (executive leadership in organizational learning). At the center of Nick’s work is applied imagination – helping individuals, organizations, and communities transform themselves through learning, as they confront real-world challenges.

Over the past 10 years, Nick has helped define the field of arts based learning in management education. In a recent article in "Issues and Observations" Nick reported "the business world in recent years has shown increasing interest in the narrative lens and more specifically in the relationship between leadership storytelling and organizational change."

Baycrest Bringing Creativity into Clinical Practice with Older Adults

Baycrest Social Workers are pleased to present
The Walter Lyons Memorial Social Work Clinic Day
Bringing Creativity into Clinical Practice with Older Adults
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Joseph E. & Minnie Wagman Centre
55 Ameer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario (on the Baycrest Campus)

Sponsorship generously provided by:
The Walter Lyons Memorial Fund
The Ben & Hilda Katz Centre for Gerontological Social Work

PROGRAM

8:00 Registration and Refreshments

8:45 Welcome & Introductory Remarks

Dr. William Reichman, President and CEO, Baycrest

Ms. Peggy Arden, Chairperson, Baycrest Social Work Clinic Day Planning Committee

9:00 Still Life!: Why Making Art Makes Sense

Robin Glazer, MS

The benefits of providing quality arts experiences to older adults have been proven and these
benefits include better health, stronger cognition, increased social interaction and,some suggest, longer lives. Developing best practices in providing arts to older adults can produce a rejuvenating effect on the entire community, from participants to their caregivers.

9:45 The Creative Spirit….
A View of the World

Joel Walker, MD, FRCPC

In this presentation Dr. Walker will discuss how a group of institutionalized elderly with varied
impairments became consciously involved in developing their own potential and growth through
the use of photography.

10:30 Refreshment Break

10:45 Using Drama to Humanize Dementia Care

Pia Kontos, PhD

This presentation will explore the effectiveness of drama in the context of the qualitative
evaluation of an arts-informed educational program on person-centred dementia care. Analysis of focus groups and interviews with nurses and allied health care practitioners who participated in the program suggests that drama is an effective pedagogical tool and is well positioned to
strengthen initiatives that seek to improve dementia care.

11:30 Q & A Panel with Keynote Speakers

12:00 Voices of the Terraces Theatre Troupe

The cast members of this theatre group are 80 years and over, and perform a range of mini-plays thematically based on the emotional, psychological and physical experiences of aging and living in a retirement setting.

12:30 Lunch

Followed by workshop sessions

For more information:Please contact Paula Ferreira at 416-785-2500 ext. 2363 or e-mail pferreira@baycrest.org

Artist Filmmaker Seeks Healthcare Equity in Territories of the Breast

See film


photo from: http://www.soniabaezhernandez.com/performance.htm

Sonia Báez-Hernández is an artist, filmmaker and cancer survivor who has produced a powerful film with a message for change. Territories of the Breast raises awareness about discriminatory health practices and healthcare inequities for minority women in the U.S

The film is a personal narrative featuring Báez-Hernández and her story and also profiles interviews with cancer survivors. Artist and Producer, Sonia Báez-Hernández, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 at an outpatient facility in Evanston. While at the facility, she reports, she canceled her surgery twice because her rights to participate in critical decisions about her care were violated.

This documentary clearly demonstrates that navigating the healthcare system without medical coverage can be a confusing, harsh and at times dismissive experience.

Báez-Hernández interviews women who have fought for their lives and lived through cancer while battling the system seeking treatment. The film stresses the importance of early detection and medical care for all women and questions how in a country of enormous wealth, preventive healthcare is neither affordable nor equitable for all citizens.

Territories of the Breast courageously ventures into challenging territory exploring difficult questions about human rights and healthcare, a film by an artist, filmmaker and healthcare reform champion that could open the way for transformative change.

Cheryl McLean, Publisher International Journal of the Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice

See a Youtube excerpt below from

Sonia Báez-Hernández film "Territories of the Breast" here:

Alberta Artist Designs for Blockbuster Films

Thought you might find this youtube video excerpt featuring University of Alberta Fine Arts grad Todd Cherniawsky interesting. As he mentions in this video, Todd brings many interdisciplinary skills to his artistic work. He contributed to blockbusters such as Sphere, The Hulk, Oceans 13, War of the Worlds, and most recently, James Cameron's Avatar, the biggest grossing film of all time.

Avatar, my favourite film. Just wish I could design a perky one to leap from tree to tree when
I'm being chased by my publishing deadlines :)


Front row seats, Check this video out to hear from a successful artist and designer from Alberta, sorry about the nudging of the blog sidebar for space on this one...

Thanks to Youtube...and to Geoff McMaster U of Alberta for producing this video...

CM