The survey feedback indicated that the call is strong for an annual symposium and additional learning opportunities for the field. Likewise, participants noted that they would like additional informal meetings throughout the year.
As such, we commit to the following:
• Penn State is committed to being a leader in the establishment of a Regional Arts in Health Network.
• Center Stage Arts in Health at Penn State College of Medicine plans to host the Second Annual Symposium with support and guidance from NOAH.
• Center Stage will encourage NOAH members across the state to host “Program Shares” which are networking events that serve to impart information and cultivate relationships in the field.
• Center Stage will continue to identify other programs and contacts in the state to grow the Regional Network.
• The Pennsylvania Arts in Health Network will work with NOAH to provide a template and resources for establishing and developing Regional Networks.
NOAH Recommendations for Arts in Health Regional Networks:
NOAH Regional Program Shares:
These are informal networking events at which attendees share their Arts in Health programs with each other. They take place at the facility of host’s choice.
Guidelines:
• Free for attendees
• Presentations include funding models and evaluation methods
• Q&A time
• Hosted by NOAH member(s)
NOAH promotes event on NOAH website.
NOAH Regional Symposiums:
These are 1 to 1.5 day educational events that include networking and participatory art breaks. Strive to attract a diverse audience beyond artists, including healthcare providers, hospital administrators, state arts agencies, researchers and more.
Guidelines:
• Sponsorship from a strategic partner to cover venue, food, professional artists and cost of NOAH support
• Host institutional buy-in (facility & staff time)
• NOAH board member included in planning
• At least 2 NOAH board members commit to be present at symposium
• One NOAH board member presentation
• Registration free (preferred)
Content areas:
• Professionalization
• Current Arts in Health research review
• CATS within Arts in Health context
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Arts in several of these settings/populations: Hospitals, public health, medical education, healthcare provider work life, military, Long-Term Care, detention centers, and physical environment.
Presenters represent several of this list:
• Host Institution of the Symposium
• State Arts Council(s)
• Rural Healthcare Facility
• Public Health Institution
• University (School of Medicine, School of Fine Arts)
• Arts in Health participants: Artists, Designers, Students, Patients, Healthcare providers
Other features:
• Participatory art sessions: movement, music, visual arts
• Time for Q&A and networking
• Time keeper for sessions
• At least one networking meal
NOAH provides support:
• Sponsorship ideas
• Content planning
• Registration coordination
• Event promotion
• Hosting slides on website after symposium
• Evaluation after event: administer it and share data