Total Health Care for Artists
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- NPO Artist's Medicine Box
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
FY26 Phase II Creation Grant [Single-year grant program]
Business Overview
In addition to the [Health Care Seminar vol. 10] which provides physical and mental support for artists, which is essential for their success, a symposium entitled “Performing Arts Wellness Day 2015 ” was held with the participation of therapists and trainers who provide care. It is a place where artists can find treatment and training that enables them to perform, and it is a project that contributes to the spread and development of care that meets the diversity and needs of artists. [Health Care Seminar vol. 10] This seminar offers a multifaceted program, including workshops to experience conditioning methods, lectures on how to deal with injuries, and individual consultations with doctors who can examine artists based on their characteristics, and supports individual artists in solving their problems. [Performing Arts Wellness Day 2015] The past president of the Performing Arts Medicine Association, which promotes "health care for artists," will be invited to a symposium to discuss the care and environment necessary to support the mental and physical aspects of artists. Discussions featuring Japanese artists and experts dedicated to the treatment of artists will provide an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of healthcare and improve the working environment for artists to improve their skills. Keynote Speaker John Chong Former President of the Performing Arts Medicine Association Medical Director, Musicians’ Clinics of Canada
- Period of Activity / Project
- Saturday, June 6, 2015 to Sunday, June 7
- Venues
- Kokusai Bunka Kaikan (Minato Ward, Tokyo) Geino Kadensha (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)
Profile
[NPO Artist's Medicine Box]
An NPO that supports the activities of artists from the aspect of healthcare. The aim is to develop and disseminate healthcare that will help artists demonstrate their talents and continue to be active. In addition to providing support for artists with injuries, such as referrals to doctors and subsidies for treatment costs, and conducting research and studies, seminars and workshops are not only for artists, but also provide opportunities for medical professionals and trainers to share information with the aim of enhancing treatment and training based on the characteristics of artists, and focus on building a network that connects artists with medical care and training.