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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Taste of Creativity on November 4, 2010 will showcase the collaboration of
the Edina Art Center and the Fairview Auxiliary to celebrate and raise funds for the
advancement of joint efforts in the arts and healthcare; and
WHEREAS, through classes, workshops and outreach programs, the Edina Art Center is
increasing the quality of life for our community; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network, the Edina Art Center
joins in the international celebration of Arts and Healthcare Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, Arts and Healthcare Awareness Month will increase knowledge about how the
arts improve patient outcomes by creating a safer, more supportive healthcare environment.
Caregivers have an opportunity for creative self-expression and benefit the community by
engaging people in arts programs focused on prevention and wellness; and
WHEREAS, Edina has a large population of healthcare workers and more than 7,500 students
involved in art activities at the Edina Art Center. Thousands of viewers can enjoy public art
exhibits throughout the community, providing a rare sanctuary of beauty for contemplation
and solitude.
WHEREAS, for healthcare workers the arts will improve observational, diagnostic and
empathetic abilities. The arts will help them to understand patients in a new way and
connect with them on a more compassionate level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the City of Edina City Council, do hereby proclaim
November 2010 as
Arts and Healthcare Awareness Month in in
Dated this 19th day of October, 2010.
James B. Hovland, Mayor