November 2001 NEWS
CONTENTS:
River of Words 2001 Art and Poetry Winners!
Art Pals: Bridging Generations with Art
National Network for the Arts in Healthcare
Featured Book: Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness by Jeanne Achterberg, Barbara Dossey, and Leslie Kolkmeier
River of Words 2001 Art and Poetry Winners!
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| "The Children's Play" (detail) by Crystal Lore, age 17, Avondale, Georgia, USA. 2001 ROW Grand Prize! |
Each year, in affiliation with the Library of Congress Center for the Book, River of Words conducts a free international poetry and art contest for youth on the theme of watersheds. The contest is designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of their local watersheds, and to express, through poetry and art, what they discover. You can view the 2001 winners on the River of Words' web site. The 2002 contest deadlines are Feb. 15 (North America) and March 1 (International). For more information about how to participate, visit www.riverofwords.org.
ART PALS:
Bridging Generations with Art
Since 1997, Art Pals in Marin County, CA has been bringing schoolchildren and elders together through the universal language of the arts. Children as young as five years old are paired with an elder with whom they exchange art - such as portrait dolls, portrait quilts, or a favorite things quilt.
Each year the work created is exhibited at the Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael, CA. This year's exhibition included the Portrait Paper Doll Wall (see photo at right). They are also at work on a Quilt of Peace and Friendship. As Art Pals founders Susan Hyde, Judith Selby, and Madelon Montobio describe, "The language of art transcends spoken language, age, ethnicity, customs, and isolation." Art Pals is a refreshing reminder of the power of creativity to transcend difference and unify communities. For more information, please contact Susan Hyde at artpals@earthlink.net or call 415-383-6573.Ê
National Network for the Arts in Healthcare
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| Terril the Tyrant - Cancer Cell |
Based in the United Kingdom, the National Network for the Arts in Healthcare (NNAH) is an information resource for anyone interested in the field of arts in health. You can become a member and receive their lists of resources, or visit the on-line playroom which highlights fun activities that can be enjoyed by all. For example, currently in the playroom are a cast of characters to help children with cancer understand their disease and its healing process. The cartoon characters can be printed out and colored in and include Terril the Tyrant - cancer cell, Sarah Stomach, Monte Muscle, Zapman, and more. They also offer a computer game you can download called Captain Chemo. To learn more, visit their web site at www.nnah.org.uk
FEATURED BOOK:
Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness by Jeanne Achterberg, Barbara Dossey, and Leslie Kolkmeier
Rituals of Healing offers a wealth of information about how to use the power of the imagination as a catalyst for self-healing. The book begins with the essential concepts of imagery rituals in today's world and why imagery rituals are so effective. The book then moves on to discuss how to work with imagery with specific health conditions such as asthma, wound healing, heart conditions, and many more. The information presented in well researched, very clear and helpful for anyone wishing to improve their health, well-being, and/or quality of life. Filled with specific exercises, visualization scripts, and insightful case histories, this book provides caring, attentive guidance through each step of the healing process. Published by Bantam New Age Books in 1994. Softcover. 360 pages. $13.95. Click here to order.
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