Press Release: St. John’s Health Foundation Seeks Artists to Submit Original Artworks
Jackson, WY: St. John’s Health Foundation seeks original paintings, limited edition photographs and prints for temporary display as part of their Art & Healing Program. Artists are invited to submit 6-12 available works of art. Artists living in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado are invited to apply. The deadline to submit is February 3rd, 2023; visit CaFÉ for full submission details and to apply.
Through an emerging and growing field of research, art in healthcare settings is recognized as a powerful tool used to create a healing environment by lowering stress and anxiety of patients, families, and staff. Art helps rejuvenate, restore and heal the human spirit; it transforms the visitor experience, builds community among patients and staff, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence.
Anna Olson, President of St. John’s Health Foundation, shared, “Patients and their families notice the art at St. John’s. Instead of walking down empty halls that reinforce awareness of their clinical setting, our patients see local art that evokes feelings of peace, warmth, hope and relaxation. This partnership with Public Art and local artists continues to set St. John’s Health apart as a hospital that cares for the whole patient.”
The volunteer art committee, assembled by St. Johns Health Foundation with the support of JH Public Art, will review submissions. All criteria can be found on the application site, CaFÉ.
ABOUT ST. JOHN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION
Founded in 1999 by a group of long-time Jackson community members to increase awareness and financial support for St. John’s Health, the Foundation focuses on educating the public and cultivating private philanthropy in support of St. John’s Health. The Foundation helps SJH meet the unique challenges of serving—with excellence and proficiency—a full-time regional population of more than 40,000 that grows to an estimated 100,000 during peak tourist periods. Today, they continue to fund staff education, community health and wellness programs, innovation and technology, capital facilities and equipment— while looking for creative and meaningful ways to support advances in clinical excellence at St. John’s Health.
ABOUT JACKSON HOLE PUBLIC ART
Jackson Hole Public Art forges partnerships for the integration of art into any environment to inspire lasting cultural, educational and economic benefits. JH Public Art is a non-profit organization and our community’s leading presenter of artist-driven projects in public space. We place artworks outside traditional venues of museums and galleries to provide access to art for all people. For more information contact: Carrie Geraci, Executive Director | carrie@jhpublicart.org | 307-413-1474 | www.jhpublicart.org
