Art with a Heart 2013 Year in Review

2013 Year in Review

Art with a Heart in Healthcare provides personalized fine art experiences that enhance the healing process

for patients and their families.

Since our founding in 2001 by cousins Lori Guadagno and Lisa Ullmann, Art with a Heart in Healthcare has served more than 35,000 children and their families at Wolfson Children's Hospital, and Nemours Children's Clinic and in Jacksonville, Florida.

Our talented team of artists in residence, community volunteers and interns from the University of North Florida develop individualized art sessions in order to meet the unique needs of each patient. Together, artists and patients create art that reclaims the child's sense of self from illness.

Our emphasis on patient-directed creative expression helps humanize the high-tech atmosphere of clinical settings. The physicians, patients and families we work with report that our services help diminish fear and relieve pain while empowering children who find themselves in a powerless situation.

Philosophy

We believe that creativity is fundamental to the human experience; that artistic expression promotes physical health and mental well-being that leads to improved patient outcomes.

Digital Photography Program
Quinn Age 17

Impact

Over 35,000 patients and families served from 2001 - 2013

2013

6,830 Patients Served:
- Wolfson: 6,359 patients
- Nemours: 471 patients

Patient Contact Hours 10,895

Interns

Number of interns: 6
Number of patients served: 211
Number of patient contact hours: 277

Volunteers

Number of Volunteers: 5
Number of patients served: 594
Number of patient contact hours: 632

Visiting Artists

Bob Drost
Bruce Golbey
Cheryl Borja
Craig Erskine
Francesca
Mia Clark
Shaw Lane
Susie Snow
William McMahan

Remembrance Weekend artist

Sponsors

AWAHIH extends our appreciation to the many philanthropic organizations, businesses and individuals who supported our mission during 2013. The success of our programs would not be possible without you. We look forward to a prosperous and exciting 2014.

Baptist Foundation

WCH Services and Programs

The State of Florida, Department of State, Divisions of Cultural Affairs and The Florida Council on Arts and Culture

WCH Services and Programs

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Nemours Children's Clinic

Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation for the Arts, INC.

WCH Behavioral Health

Chopper Trading

WCH Services and Programs

Southshore Group Partners INC

Donation of AWAHIH office

Cummer Family Foundation

WCH Services and Programs

Volunteers

Art with a Heart is grateful for the selfless devotion of our volunteers.

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Patsy Moore

Pati Merrill

Holly Sumners

Board of Directors

Melissa Roland

Chair/Treasurer

Cynthia Jacoby Greene

Secretary

Robert Monsky

Laird

Guy Cuddihee

Paula McGarvey

Board Committees

Executive Committee
Melissa Roland - Treasurer
Cynthia Greene - Secretary

Board Nominating Committee
Robert Monsky

Fundraising Commitee
Paula McGarvey

Board of Advisors

Lisa Ullman - Co-Founder
Katharine Loeb

Sam Hall

Kathy Soler-Sala
Kristen D. McLauchlan

Honorary Trustees

Louise Freshman Brown

Professor University of North Florida

Suzanne Taylor

Community Volunteer

Karen Wolfson

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Art with a Heart

in Healthcare
841 Prudential Drive, Suite 150
Jacksonville, Florida 32207

www.artwithaheart.info
joshbartwithaheart@att.net

(904) 306-0390

Achievements and Events

Expanded Services to WCH Weaver Tower and Behavioral Health

Awarded Florida State grant to add Artist in Residence Cheryl Borja

Expanded service days to include Fridays and Saturdays at WCH

Cummer Grant awarded to add Artist in Residence Tracie Thornton

600 Art-to-Go bags distributed at WCH

MOCA "Reflections" Photography exhibition

Featured Article in Health Source Magazine Dec. 2013

9 community visiting artists sessions at WCH

Implementing Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Remembrance Weekend with The Jay Fund (over 30 Families Attending)

12 pieces of patient art generated for The Jay Fund fundraising Auctions.

Permanent Photography Installation in Aetna Building

Guest Speaker "Art: The Power to Heal" at Cork Arts District

"Art with a Heart definitely enriches the lives of our patients, siblings and parents and gives them a wonderful opportunity to express themselves. Each artist, volunteer and student with the program is an asset and brings with them very special talents to share.

- Pat Kirkland, WCH - Child Life Coordinator

Fundraisers

We appreciate the people and organizations who helped in community outreach through supply drives and donations.

Bolles, C.H.A.M.P.S

Original Art Donations

Alice B. Landrum Middle School

The Giving Group

Art Supplies

In Honor of Catie Carter

Catie Cares

Art supply drive and fundraiser

Manadarian Christian High School

Fundraiser

Sarah Hedden

   Art-to-Go Bags

In Honor of Ellie Kavalieros

Kavalieros Family

Art Supplies, Art-to-Go Bags

St John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church

Art Supplies, Art-to-Go Bags

Student Council of Jacksonville County Day School

Art Supplies, Art-to-Bags

Hannah Mendelson

Art Supplies, Donation