Transforming Lives Through The Creative Arts

Posted by on March 26, 2012

BuildaBridge Institute 2012

Transforming Lives Through The Creative Arts

June 6-10, Open Institute
June 11, Specialized On-Day Courses

June 6-14, MA in Urban Studies Residency
Eastern University, Falls Center Campus, Philadelphia, PA

BuildaBridge Institute is a training and applied research academy designed to prepare practitioners to integrate the arts effectively in education, and community and human development. The Institute is an intensive 5 day experience that provides opportunities for professional growth through learning about arts-based tools for healing and empowerment, and efficient ways to implement them to better serve those in need.

Who should attend?: artists, teachers, social service professionals, youth workers, community and congregational leaders, non-profit personnel.

The Institute offers

Two simultaneous track courses from June 6-10 that includes foundational theory, arts education, community arts management, applied arts intervention methods and art skills
One-day training courses on June 11 featuring psychological first aid and arts relief and the newest addition, Introduction to Restorative Practices.
An Alumni Symposium featuring Institute alumni and their experiences utilizing what they learned in their work, field or program

Participants of Track 1 and Track 2 courses will also attend Skills Development Workshops in different art modalities (drumming, drama, visual arts, music, storytelling, etc.), and integrated site visits where they can observe and assist a master teacher in a direct arts service program with youth/seniors in a local shelter/nursing home. BuildaBridge Institute is Eastern University’s instructional partner in offering the M.A. in Urban Arts, Arts in Transformation Concentration. Students attend the MA in Urban Studies Residency (June 6-14) as part of their curriculum work. http://www.eastern.edu

BuildaBridge Institute Facts

Since 2007, the Institute has partnered with Eastern University’s School for Social Change to offer a Master’s Degree in Urban Studies, Arts in Transformation Concentration. For details visit http://www.eastern.edu.
Since inception in 2002, the Institute has trained more than 525 professionals worldwide, and has attracted a faculty of 85 professionals in the field.
The Institute is not just a source of information, but also a platform to build social capital and inspire new ideas through a sense of belonging to the world of social service.

Institute Alumni Comments

“Loved the experience of being with such a diverse artistic group. Got a great overview of factors never considered in doing this work. The mission of BuildaBridge and the power of the arts was really affirmed repeatedly and compellingly.”   (2009 Alumna)
“I am so grateful for this experience. I feel transformed. I am now aware of the research that lay ahead of me to construct my classroom and lesson plan. Thank you for allowing me to participate and supporting my transformation!” (2009 Alumna)
“An inspired immersive intensive experience where faculty and participants are equally fascinating” (2011 Alumna)
“Rather than a training institute, I see this as valuable on-going professional development. Track 2 seems well planned and engaging.”           (2009 Alumna)
The stories of people using arts in their communities were inspiring and one of the things that will stick with me for a long time. (regarding the Alumni symposium) – 2011 participant

Questions?  Call Danielle Dembrosky, Programs Administrator at 215-842-0428 or email us at institute@buildabridge.org