Live Artists
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Arts In Medicine Live Artists!
Our Artistry Alive program is a partnership program with
Lakeland Arts Association. Through this
program, we feature guest artists who create live works of art in the Watson
Clinic Cancer & Research Center. Viewing art has shown to have significant
impact on patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers alike. Being able to view artwork as it is created
is also a wonderful way to experience art in new ways for patients and
caregivers battling serious illnesses like Cancer.
Requirements:- Must be at least 18-years-old.
- Times are agreed upon between the artist, LAA, and the AIM
Coordinator.
- Artists are invited to participate on a Monthly schedule.
- Complete a mandatory criminal background check, health
screen and orientation.
- Adhere to the Watson Clinic policies and procedures,
including the dress code.
- Be responsible for communicating when unavailable for
assigned shift.
- Any tools & supplies or additional equipment required
must be brought in and set up by the artist.
Essential Skills Needed:- Volunteers are comfortable creating art in front of people.
- Volunteers must be self-starters who can work independently
and with minimal direction and supervision.
- Volunteers must demonstrate clear active-listening
communication skills.
- Volunteers must demonstrate objectivity and will not
personalize their own experiences.
- Volunteers are mature individuals who can provide a positive
atmosphere and can empathize with people living with cancer.
- Volunteers have a love for the creative arts and a belief
that patient and their families might benefit from their music.
- Volunteers follow direction from staff.