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News from the Heart
Art with a Heart Celebrates 10 years of Fine Art Experiences.
We’d like to thank all of you, contributors, sponsors, friends, and families, for helping us to achieve this remarkable milestone. Our loyal supporters have enabled a small organization to grow and expand our art education programming in Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Nemours, and now in the Ronald McDonald House. To date, Art with a Heart has provided over 200,000 contact hours to more than 23,000 child patients. A 10th Birthday Celebration was held at the Aetna Building which included the raffle drawing for an Apple iPad which raised more than $2,000 dollars for the program. Thank you again for an amazing 10 years!
-Finished painting given to the Aetna Building.
Patient art selected for Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament.
Congratulations to Matthew Sorrells,
an Art with a Heart patient whose painting of anglers and a bass jumping out of the water was selected for the cover of the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament magazine.
The event is the largest tournament in the state for raising funds for kids.
It takes place on the St. Johns River out of the Palatka city docks on May 21st.
“Jumping Bass”
By Matthew Sorrells
Matthew Sorrells
“A Brush with Hope” - A new documentary film on Art with a Heart.
“A Brush with Hope” is a new documentary produced by Jacksonville University students
Shannon Heath and Alyssa Fernald profiling Art with a Heart in Healthcare and the programs impact on patients, families and our staff. A link to the new video documentary has been posted on our “Our Story” page under the video, “A Brush with Hope”.
A Special Thank You
Art with a Heart would like to send a special thank you to former board President Melissa Roland. Melissa was instrumental in our success as a leading non-profit for children. Her selfless dedication and volunteering of time gave the organization us the ability to continue our program. Melissa, you will truly be missed.
Thank you to Mandarian Christian School and Catie Cares for the basketball game benefit that helped raise funds and donate art
supplies. Your support has been so greatly appreciated while also honoring our great friend Catie Carter!
Lori Guadagno, Jimmy & Kerri Carter
and Josh Bergesen
Hannah, Lori Guadagno,
Lori Presto and Ellie
Hannah and Ellie, thank you so much for collecting tons of art supplies for Art with a Heart and foregoing usual gifts at your birthday party. You are both helping us bring more art to kids in need at the hospital.
A special thanks to Fran Scarpniti and her wonderful children for organizing the iPad Raffle and raising over $2,000 for Art with a Heart in Healthcare at our 10th Birthday Celebration.
Welcome
Welcome Josh Bergesen! In addition to being resident artist, Josh will now be our new office manager from Monday thru Thursday.
A Special Thank You
To keep patients, families, patrons and donors informed we have revamped our Facebook site. The goal is to keep you up to date and well informed on a weekly basis about what happening at Art with a Heart in Healthcare.
All AWAH events and special links pertinent to our mission are posted and you can find them in your news feed as our Facebook “friend”. We now also have a continuously updated category of galleries displaying images of the staff and volunteers working with the children, children’s art and also art by our staff that has been personalized just for the children that are unable to participate in our art sessions. We invite you friend us, if you haven’t already and please recommend us to anyone you know that may be interested.
You can find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/artwithaheart
10 Year Birthday Celebration.
2011 is a huge year for Art with a Heart because we have reached our 10th Year of service. To celebrate this anniversary we are having a birthday party to which you are all invited!
Thursday, February 3 , 2011
5 - 7 pm
Aetna Building Lobby
841 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Free Parking at the Aetna Building Garage
For more information please contact
Lori Presto, MSW
Program Coordinator/Artist
904-306-0390
loripresto@att.net
Birthday Raffle for an Apple ipad!
Art with a Heart is having a birthday raffle for a 32GB WiFi Apple ipad!
Great friends of Art with a Heart brother and sister Anthony and Giana Scarpiniti, wanted to do a service project to benefit the art sessions we do with children and families. They created an amazing website and raffle to spread awareness about our organization and to encourage the spirit of giving. Deadline to enter is January 28th 2011.
Please go to www.artwithaheart.ws to purchase raffle tickets.
Art is in the House.
We are excited to announce that we will be extending our art services once a week to the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you to the Ronald McDonald House for the grant supporting these family art sessions.
Jennifer Lail an accomplished water color painter will conduct group
sessions with patients and families every Tuesday night. We welcome Jennifer to our team of talented artists that make our mission a daily reality. In conjunction with group art sessions, Jennifer will be creating a permanant art installation to be displayed at the Ronald McDonald House is Jacksonville with the children and families.
2010 Success.
Art With A Heart in Healthcare served over 3,000 patients in 2010. Thank you to our donors, patrons, resident artists, volunteers and UNF interns that helped with their time and generous donations to make this possible! We are so grateful to be able to work with such amazing
artists and courageous creative children. Our mission continues to
succeed with the efforts of all of you!
In Remembrance
Art with a Heart would like to send our deepest sympathies to the family of Vivian. We will truly miss all the art creations and great times we had on our Wednesday sessions with such a wonderful child and artist.
“Scooby and the Gang”
Created for Vivian’s
room for Christmas.
Thank you to our interns
We would like to say a special “Thank you” to our interns who spent their time creating unique and original art with and for the patients of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Your devotion to our mission and the children’s creative spirit is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Derek, Deborah, Nicole and Pati!
Visiting artists series
The visiting artist series is once again up and going in full force. Featured visiting artists this quarter were local artists Tony Rodrigues and Jeremy Lucas. We can’t thank them enough for their selfless art sessions with our patients.
They had a blast creating one of a kind, memorable masterpieces!
New Wolfson Children’s Hospital Art installation
Our most recent permanent
installation is now located in the Children’s Chapel on the 4th floor of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “Faith, Hope & Love” was a collaboration between patients
and artists. We are all very proud to have the art displayed in such a special location.
Tony Rodrigues
Jeremy Lucas
Art with a Heart in Healthcare Hires New Executive Director
A native of Jacksonville, Ms. White has a diverse and distinguished background in both the local art and business communities. Prior to becoming an artist, Ms. White's research in the field of neuroscience convinced her that experimenting with art can facilitate healing the brains and bodies of seriously ill patients. Her goal is to bring art to the forefront of innovative medicine and to make Art with a Heart in Healthcare a model for best practices nationwide. Ms. White said "It is a privilege to join this group of extraordinarily talented and deeply committed artists who have already shaped the lives of tens of thousands of children through art. Each of us who works at Art with a Heart in Healthcare has personally experienced art as healing.
Art with a Heart in Healthcare announces that Ms. Tayloe McDonald White, a well-known local artist, is joining our team as Executive Director.
Catie Cares Donation Drive
When asked how she hoped to change the world through art, she smiled and offered, "One brushstroke at a time."
Join Us "In the House"
In honor of Catie Carter's caring spirit and her love of art, Catie's family joined Mandarin Christian High School to organize a fundraiser to benefit Catie's favorite organization, Art With a Heart in Healthcare.
Hundreds of art supplies were donated at the high school's last home football game. The spirit of Catie's generosity will bring art and healing through this generous donation. On behalf of all of us at Art with a Heart in Healthcare and the patients and families we serve, we thank all who donated and honored Catie's memory by supporting our program.
In January of this year, Art with a Heart in Healthcare began providing art sessions at Ronald McDonald House, a "home away from home" for families who travel to Jacksonville so their child may receive medical care. Each week our artist in residence, Jennifer Lail, facilitates "Art in the House", a three-hour art session where patients and their families create works of art together using paints, colored pencils, and collage materials.
Since January, more than 450 children and their families have benefited from the healing effects of creating art with our professionally trained artist and volunteers.
"Special thanks to the Art With a Heart team for making my children feel really special. We love it! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart."
- R., a mother
Your investment in Art with a Heart in Healthcare helps support our continued service at Ronald McDonald House and the hospitals in which we bring healing through art.
$20 - Provides patients with one hour of art guidance with a professional artist.
$40 - Provides art supplies for a patient for an entire year.
$60 - Provides patients with three hours of group facilitation with our professional artist.
$100 - Provides an evening of art for up to 25 patients and their families.
Jaguar Game Day - Parking Pass
Mr. Travis Surratt, owner of the lot at 601 East Adams St., has generously agreed to donate the parking fees with each coupon presented. Thank you for your support!
News from the Heart - Issue 007 November 2011
The GATE Foundation recently held their 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Art With a Heart in Healthcare. "We chose Art with a Heart in Healthcare because its mission aligns with ours, which is to support the efforts and services that nurture and protect the well being of family and community. We have witnessed first hand how the program benefits the individuals and families in our communities and also have learned how our funds will specifically aid in the continuation and hopefully, expansion of, such a beneficial program," said Kathy Brady, executive director of The GATE Foundation.
This gracious donation from The Gate Foundation will allow us to serve hundreds of new patients and families through our healing arts programs.
Donor Gift Exchange
Art with a Heart in Healthcare is proud to announce a new way to give your loved ones a gift. You can now make a contribution in honor of a loved one or friend. When you make a donation, we will send them a card notifying them of the donation made in their honor.
When completing your check out for your donation at our website store, please enter the name and address of the loved one you would like to honor in the "Note to Seller" section.
What all the Cool Kids are Wearing
Show how much you heart Art with a Heart in Healthcare with our latest and greatest merchandise. All proceeds promote our healing arts programs.
Women's v-neck and Men's T-shirts in white or black.
Car Magnets Glass Heart Pendants
Patient Artwork Greeting Cards
To view our merchandise, prices and shipping information please click below.
Once at the store, click on the merchandise tab to see our complete catalog of Art with a Heart in Healthcare merchandise.
Art with a Heart in Healthcare at the Riverside Arts Market
Art with a Heart in Healthcare will be at the Riverside Arts Market at 715 Riverside Ave. under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge from 10am - 4pm. Please join us November 12th while we spread the word about our programs in Jacksonville and show off our new merchandise to be exchanged for donations. Come say "Hi" and view some great ideas for holiday gifts from Art with a Heart in Healthcare and the local artists of Jacksonville.
October Visiting Artist Elizabeth Kerns
"In the House" Update
We were honored to have MOCA's Education Director, Elizabeth Kerns, as our visiting artist for the month of October. Elizabeth directed a group art session focusing on film exposure techniques and painting with patients at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Visiting artist Elizabeth Kerns
with mother and patient.
Patient's film exposure. Patient with his artwork.
Thank you to Eileen Bergesen, Gary Corless and Leigh Rodante who donated last month to support our program at Ronald McDonald House. We are halfway to achieving our goal of $3100 that will enable us to continue our group art sessions for 2012.
Special thanks to Dr. Tom Hilton who has pledged to donate $1500 by the end of this year to our program at Ronald McDonald House!
News from the Heart - Issue 008 December 2011
Art with a Heart in Healthcare would like to welcome Kelly DeSousa as our visiting artist for the month of December. Kelly is no newbie to our scene as she interned with us while attending the University of North Florida. After graduating, she was hired as a resident artist and then became the art educator at the Museum of Contemporary Art. She went back to school to earn her Masters in Art Therapy and is currently working as an art therapist at the Jacksonville School for Autism. Art with a Heart is very grateful to have her back.
$75,000 Gift from The GATE Foundation
December Visiting Artist: Kelly DeSousa
Starbucks Celebrates Grand Reopening by Supporting Art with a Heart in Healthcare
The Starbucks Coffee Company put some 'heart' in their brews on December 6th during the grand reopening of the Mandarin store. Ten percent of proceeds received during the reopening celebration will directly support our art programs. Warm coffee, carolers, live music and a visit from Santa made the night a great event!
News from the Heart - Issue 006 October 2011
News from the Heart - Issue 005 Spring 2011
The Palette - Issue 004 Winter 2011
Spotlight on Kristen McLauchlan - Chair of the Board of Art with a Heart in Healthcare
Kristin McLauchlan - CEO, Legacy Trust Company
1. How did you get involved in Art with a Heart in Healthcare?
I started my involvement with Art with a Heart on a committee that was planning a fundraising event. Since then I have been involved in a few volunteer capacities and was lucky enough to be asked to join the board a few years ago.
2. Why is AWAH important to you?
Art with a Heart is important to me because first and foremost, I am a mom and I have been blessed with healthy children in my life. My heart goes out to families that are dealing with a child that has an illness. I think the service that we provide not only helps to nourish the children that we serve, but also the families. As a parent, there is nothing better than seeing joy in your children's eyes. Art with a Heart in Healthcare does that.
3. What qualities do you bring to AWAH as a board member?
I hope that I am able to bring my organizational skills to the program along with some sense of guidance in terms of growing an organization.
4. What is one goal you have for AWAH?
I would like to see Art with a Heart grow into an organization that is an integral part of the medical fabric of our community. Someday, I would love to see Art with A Heart duplicated in other communities.
5. Any quotes or mantras that you live by?
Dreams with a plan become reality....
6. Do you have anything else to share?
I think Art with a Heart is driven first by the "Heart" and this organization wouldn't have the heart it does without the dedication of the incredible people associated with it, particularly those that are involved on a day to day basis. So, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone that puts their heart into the organization.
Art with a Heart in Healthcare would like to thank Kristin McLauchlan for her five years of dedication and service.
News from the Heart - Issue 009 January 2012
Haircuts for a Cause
Jami's Barbershop & Art Studio will host a fundraising event for Art with a Heart in Healthcare Saturday, January 28th from 8:30AM to 3:00PM.
Jami Childers will donate $2.00 from every haircut and will auction her own art to benefit Art with a Heart in Healthcare. Patient artwork will also be on display in Jami's gallery.
We invite you to stop by and bring friends to the event. The barbershop art gallery is located at 5842 Atlantic Blvd. Click the link for a map to the location: Google Maps of Jami's Barbershop & Art Studio
To view Jami's art and to find out more details about the event, check out Jami's Barbershop & Art Studio website or Jami's FaceBook page
We look forward to a day of great hair and heart-filled art!
Multi-talented, singer-songwriter Morley will bring her lyrically warm and soulful sound to Wolfson Children's Hospital on Saturday, January 18th.
Morley has performed all over the world, and most recently had the distinct honor of presenting at TEDWomen. Her song "Women of Hope" has been featured in several Nobel Women's Initiative documentaries and has brought her before many world leaders and policy makers.
For more information on Morley, check out www.morleymusic.org.
Morley to Bring the Music
