An artist residency by Robert and Rebecca Bluestone
Robert is a classical guitarist; Rebecca is a weaver. Their art forms merge in Woven Harmony, an intimate multi-media performance and related activities that explore the power of art to impact the lives of patients and their caregivers. An ovarian cancer survivor herself, Rebecca also served as caregiver to her mother who died of breast cancer. The Bluestones believe there is a direct connection between creativity and healing, and developed Woven Harmony as a means of understanding and expressing how creativity provides access to some of life's most meaningful aspects including connection and compassion.
The presentations weave together Rebecca's tapestries, Robert's guitar music, projected images and warm and engaging conversation with the audience.
The Bluestone's Madison residency features two community forums, and two public classes, as well as a series of in-service events for local health professionals.
Forum: Health and Creativity
- Wednesday, May 7, 6-8 p.m.
- Promenade Hall, Overture Center
- A Woven Harmony performance will be followed by a forum on the connections between health and creativity and the role of arts in holistic health.
- Facilitators: Dr. Nancy Selfridge and Dr. Lu Marchand
- Admission $5
- Reservations required. Call (608)258-4169.
Forum: Exploring Creative Collaboration in Health and Wellness
- Friday, May 9, 6-8 p.m.
- Wisconsin Studio, Overture Center
- A Woven Harmony performance will be followed by an interactive presentation and networking session on creating and sustaining projects around art and healing. Robert and Rebecca will discuss collaborations they have had with health-care facilities; and forum participants of local artists, patients and medical professionals will share their perspectives and experiences. The networking session will encourage everyone to meet and brainstorm about possibilities for collaborations to utilize the power of art in healing.
- Facilitators: Dr. Nancy Selfridge and Dr. Lu Marchand.
- Admission $5
- Reservations required. Call (608)258-4169.
Dr. Nancy Selfridge is Chief of Complementary Medicine and Wellness Center for Group Health Cooperative-South Central Wisconsin. Dr. Lu Marchand is Medical Director of Integrative Oncology Services at the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center and a professor in the University of Wisconsin Medical School Department of Family Medicine.
Classes
Caring for the Caregiver
- Monday, May 5, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
- Promenade Hall, Overture Center
- Robert and Rebecca share their artistry and experience to explore the role of creativity and imagination when facing the stress and burnout factor in being a caregiver. Creativity also fosters access to intuitive levels of understanding allowing caregivers to truly be present for loved ones.
- Admission $10
- Reservations required. Call (608)258-4169.
Health and Creativity
- Monday, May 5, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
- Promenade Hall, Overture Center
- Discover how creativity can both aid in the healing process and improve a patient's experience while undergoing treatment. In this interactive presentation, Robert and Rebecca share how patients and their families can tap into their own creativity and use the arts to foster wellness.
- Admission $10
- Reservations required. Call (608)258-4169.
Sponsored by Overture Center for the Arts and Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin.
