2014 August News International Journal of the Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice IJCAIP

International Journal of the Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice IJCAIP E/News, August 2014

 

August 2014 News Update

Creative Arts in Humane Medicine, Brush Education, (dist. University of Toronto Press)

The book Creative Arts in Humane Medicine, edited by Cheryl  McLean, a project of IJCAIP and published by Brush Education (dist. by University of Toronto Press)  was released in January.  We were pleased to include a foreword in the book contributed by The American Medical Students' Association.  Described by Dr. Michael Gordon, Medical Program Director of Palliative Care, Baycrest Geriatric Health Care, Toronto, as a "must read for those responsible for medical education", the book, recently reviewed by Hektoen International, Journal of the Medical Humanities, Chicago  has been well received  internationally with reviews upcoming in 2014  from The Canadian Medical Association Journal CMAJ  and The South African Medical Journal SAMJ.  The book was recently featured in The Arts Health Institute, Australia journal/magazine, "spoonful" a leading new international magazine in the arts and health field.

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Update on Keynotes 2014 Alberta Psychiatric Association, Acadia School of Education

Alberta Psychiatric Association Annual Conference 2014, Rimrock Hotel, Banff Alberta

Living Stories of Hope and Change, Role of the Creative Arts in Healthcare and Physician Wellness

How can the creative arts and story bring about change and contribute to physician wellness?  How can creative arts in research and action  help enhance practice offering us new ways to communicate and empathize with client experience?  A recent keynote for psychiatrists sought to address these questions while demonstrating the creative arts in action in mental health.  See a transcript of highlights from this keynote.  Visit the Alberta Medical Association website for more information about this presentation.

 

School of Education, Summer Conference 2014, Acadia University, Nova Scotia

Navigating the Tides of Challenge and Change with The Creative Arts in Research and Practice

How do we engage today's teachers and educational leaders  in contemporary thinking that positions creativity at the centre of curriculum?    How can today's educators help offer solutions and navigate the tides of challenge and change in their own communities with creative arts in research and practice?  In a keynote address July 2014  for 200 students and faculty around the topic of Creative Professionalism in Education, this keynote examined problems of local concern while proposing creative solutions for change.  See complete transcript of the keynote Navigating Tides of Challenge and Change with Creative Arts in Research and Practice.    

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Courses 2014

I was invited this summer  to teach the course Problems in Education, Research in Creativity at Acadia University (MEd Curriculum Studies).  The course was designed to introduce creative arts in research and interdisciplinary practice relating to education and social needs and change in schools and/or communities and drawing on the research texts Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change and Creative Arts in Research for Community and Cultural Change for illustrative examples in practice.  Information CherylMcLean@ijcaip.com

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Upcoming Issues of IJCAIP Journal

 

Planning for the next issue of IJCAIP Journal is underway around the topic of alternative approaches in medical education and practitioner health and wellness.  Expected publication date November 2014.

 

For information contact:  Cheryl L. McLean  CherylMcLean@ijcaip.com

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Review reports text shows how arts may be used in social research to raise awareness and move pubic to act

A review of the International Journal of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice IJCAIP, research text "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" by Dr. Amy Clements-Cortes, Baycrest Centre and University of Windsor, was published today in the newsletter Doorway to Rm. 217 published by Bev Foster Executive Director of the Room 217 Foundation. The complete review can be found at the Room 217 website.



Excerpt from review below:

"Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, is a unique collection of research that features participative, communal, active and experimental methods. The book is conceptualized in 5 parts and provides firsthand accounts from leading researchers, educators, physicians, artists and others who use the creative arts in their practices.

Part 1: Creative Arts in Research and Action for Community Change tells stories and provides examples of how the arts may be used in social research to raise awareness, move the public to act, and provide help to marginalized populations. Information about various social issues is combined with stories of arts research projects, demonstrating the power of the arts to reach people and bring about change.

The text inspires readers with its narratives of people coming together, helping one another and finding meaning through the creative arts. It is clear from the research that arts-informed research methods are inclusive to diverse populations."

(read the complete review here)

More information about the book "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" can be found at http://www.ijcaip.com. The book can be purchased directly from the website.

Shaping Change Transforming Communities, Upcoming Presentation

Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice

Shaping Change, Transforming Communities

November 10, 2010

Creative and Critical Studies

UBC, Okanagan Campus

Kelowna, BC

Presenter Cheryl McLean

Cheryl McLean, Publisher of the International Journal of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice and Editor of The CAIP Research Series and books, "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice Inquiries for Hope and Change" and "Creative Arts in Research for Community and Cultural Change" will be speaking at UBC Okanagan, Kelowna campus, about the vital role of the arts in interdisciplinary practice shaping change and transforming communities. Drawing on illustrative examples from topical research this talk will demonstrate how the arts in inquiry and in research and practice across disciplines can lead to creative and community based solutions addressing some of the most critical challenges of our modern and challenging times.

Information about this presentation at CherylMcLean@ijcaip.com
Booking for 2011-2012

Living Stories of Hope and Change, Opportunity to Witness Creative Arts in Research and Action

Cheryl McLean has presented keynote presentations in Canada and the U.S. which feature the creative arts in interdisciplinary practice and applications of story in research and action for hope and change. Her current presentation "Living Stories of Hope and Change" has been well received by academic audiences and diverse organizations across disciplines.

Cheryl McLean M.A. is CEO, Founder and Publisher of The International Journal of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice IJCAIP, and Editor of the CAIP Research Series and groundbreaking texts , “Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change” and “Creative Arts in Research for Community and Cultural Change”, Associate Editor, Dr. Robert Kelly, University of Calgary, (publisher Detselig Temeron Press, Calgary). She graduated (Social Sciences, University of Western Ontario) and after close to twenty years as a journalist, adult educator and arts administrator attended graduate school at Concordia University, Montreal (MA, Faculty of Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies) studying creative arts and drama methods in group therapy and interning in gerontology at Maimonides Jewish Geriatric Hospital and The Rene Cassin Institute of Social Gerontology.

She trained as an actor in projects for two years (Stanislavsky, realism) under the mentorship of Dr. Muriel Gold, formerly the Artistic Director of The Saidye Bronfman Theatre, Montreal. In research and therapeutic work with older persons (a number who were Holocaust survivors) Cheryl McLean used drama and creative arts methodologies in research and practice to help individuals express their stories and lived experiences. This research, based on true stories, became the basis for a thesis performance/ethnodrama called “Remember Me for Birds” about aging, mental health and autonomy. The work was presented as keynote performances in 2005 for The Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work Educators National Conference (CASSWE),Congress of the Humanities, University of Western Ontario, 2005; Celebrating Gerontology, Interdisciplinary Programs in Gerontology, Centre for Education and Research in Aging and Health (CERAH), Lakehead University, McGill Interdisciplinary Geriatric Seminar, McGill Medical School and NADT, National Association of Drama Therapy, Rhode Island and was produced as an educational film in 2007.

Living Stories of Hope and Change




The presentation “Living Stories of Hope and Change” (l hr. 15) is delivered in a narrative style and is a collection of “tellings” made up of illustrative and linked stories that draw on personal experiences as well as true stories of creative arts in research and action for change. The talk also features other dramatic examples of story used in research and practice by artists, researchers and professionals across disciplines featuring topical research examples drawn from the recently released research text, “Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change” (released August 2010) and upcoming


text, Creative Arts in Research for Community and Cultural Change.” (upcoming December 2010) both edited by Cheryl McLean, Associate Editor Dr. Robert Kelly,( publisher Detselig Temeron Press.) In sharing these authentic accounts and narratives through story, narrative, performed monologues, readings and original film and poetry, Cheryl McLean demonstrates compellingly how the creative arts in contemporary research and action across disciplines can lead to hope and change.


Currently booking engagements through 2010 and 2011-2012.
Information: CherylMcLean@ijcaip.com

Enter for an Opportunity to Win, Tell us about Creative Arts, Hope and Change

CAIP Research Series
Inquiries for Hope and Change Essay Contest

Do you think the creative arts in research and interdisciplinary practice can help lead to hope and change?

If so tell us why in 250 wds. or less and you could qualify to enter a draw for a new copy of the book

"Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" which will be sent directly to you.

We'll draw for the book December 5 and announce

results at the book blog at http://www.creativeartpractice.blogspot.com. Top essay entries will be published at

the CAIP book blog at http://www.creativeartpractice.blogspot.com.

Here's how to enter the Hope for Change Essay Contest:

Send your essay by email to CherylMcLean@ijcaip.com "Hope for Change Essay" in subject line.

250 wds. or less

Word attachment

Double space

Entries must be original and not previously published.

Be sure to include name and email address.

To qualify all entries must be received before October 30.

We will look forward to your entries.

About the book

Table of Contents

"At over 400 pages, this is a rich and multifaceted collection of articles and chapters about the creative arts in health and interdisciplinary practice, 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."

Best wishes,
We look forward to your entries.




INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CREATIVE ARTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE IJCAIP

Groundbreaking Book Illustrates Creative Arts in Research and Action for Hope and Change

Just Released!

Press Release, September 2, 2010

A project of the
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CREATIVE ARTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE


A new book featuring illustrative examples of the creative arts in research and action will help shape the emerging field of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice.

The inaugural book in the CAIP, Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, research series, "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" has been released today and is now available for purchase. The book (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 book introduces an emerging and rapidly growing field with a dynamic collection of illustrative articles featuring artists, leading academics, health researchers, nurse educators, physicians, educators, environmentalists 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 health and interdisciplinary practice, 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.

"Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" is a contemporary research collection that features methods that are participative, communal, active and experiential. It speaks of approaches that actively re-illuminate lived experiences and foster and encourage deep and multi-sensory communication and embodied forms of expression with elements visual, emotional, physical and spiritual. In this book, we bring together a field that stresses the vital importance of creativity and the human story, a body of work that seeks to help give voice to the silenced, the oppressed and the marginalized, narrative accounts of personal transformation that honour creative expression as fundamental and at the very source of human meaning and purpose. We invite you to journey through these articles and share in accounts of the creative arts in interdisciplinary practice for hope and change" Editor, Cheryl McLean, Publisher IJCAIP Journal.

About the book



Table of Contents

Editors



Inside news contributors


Here is a list of just a few of the 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

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

Research Text, Creative Arts Interdisciplinary Practice, Call for Abstracts

CAIP, Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice Research Series

Publisher: Detselig Temeron Press

Editor, Cheryl McLean, Publisher IJCAIP

International Journal of The Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice

Associate Editor, Robert Kelly Ph.D.

Call for Abstracts

Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice

Research for Community Change Across Cultures

The CAIP, Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice research text series was launched with the inaugural text “Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change” published by Detselig Temeron Books, Editor Cheryl McLean, Associate Editor Robert Kelly, scheduled for release in April 2010. (http://www.creativeartpractice.blogspot.com )"Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" introduced the emerging field with illustrative examples, demonstrating the breadth and depth of the applications of the creative arts in research action and interdisciplinary practice. About the book

New Call for Abstracts:

In the second research text in the series, "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice Research for Community Change Across Cultures" there will be a particular focus on arts and community based research that transforms and empowers individuals and communities. We are interested in arts and research within neighbourhoods and cities, across continents and beyond borders. Currently we are seeking illustrative and accessible research accounts of new work offering hope for change across cultures and communities locally and globally.

These are a just a few of the themes and subjects areas of special interest:

• arts research and community based research CBR/ arts and participatory methods
• arts in research and practice re-building or bridging communities in conflict (visual arts, dance, performance, narrative/poetry, installation etc.)
• arts in research and interdisciplinary practice across cultures for global change
• ethnographic/oral history field studies leading to arts for social justice, anti-oppression work, empowerment
• arts in research for improved health and quality of life, poverty, homelessness, environment, disability, youth, crime, aging, urban studies

• arts in research used in distinctive and innovative ways, transformative new methods and creative approaches to help investigate, explore, articulate and communicate research findings while working actively within communities and beyond borders to foster change.

Submissions for Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice

Research for Community Change Across Cultures

Send an abstract (max. l pg.) as a Word attachment, with a short bio and a brief list of references to CherylMcLean@ijcaip.com with “submission Research for Community Change Across Cultures” in the subject line.

Deadline: March 20, 2010 Selected candidates will be contacted with a request for full articles and additional information will be provided at that time. Due date for full articles will be e/o May 2010. Please be aware that we are seeking research related articles.