A Tribe for Jazz and the National Veterans Memorial & Museum Collaborate for Pilot Workshop
A Tribe for Jazz (ATFJ) and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) and have joined forces for a pilot program to advance social-emotional learning (SEL), the arts, and emotional well-being for both Veterans and youth.
A Tribe for Jazz (ATFJ) and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) and have joined forces for a pilot workshop to advance social-emotional learning (SEL), the arts, and emotional well-being for both Veterans and youth.
NVMM's commitment to fostering dialogue and empathy, particularly among K-12 students and Veterans, aligns seamlessly with ATFJ's vision for pioneering SEL programs that encourage self-discovery and genuine connectivity by using the arts as a catalyst for healing.
For this collaboration, ATFJ has adapted its Exploration workshop to foster inter-generational connectedness, resulting in the creation of Exploration Generations in Harmony. This unique experience, led by clinicians, unites veterans spanning all age groups with their children or grandchildren aged 9 to 17. Through a carefully curated mix of activities rooted in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) objectives, the workshop is designed to deepen relationships and promote bonding among participants. Exploration: Generations in Harmony is an inspiring and creative afternoon of mindfulness, music, and art.
Photo Credit: Nicholas Bungart
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 11-2:15 p.m.
Location: National Veterans Memorial & Museum, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Registration is required. The event is free. Space is limited. Refreshments included. Wheelchair accessible.
To register click here.
We will be recording the workshop. Release forms provided.
A case study examining “An Exploration of Emotions and Color through Jazz Music” in adults
A Tribe for Jazz is conducting case studies on our social-emotional learning/jazz/arts program, “An Exploration of Emotions and Color through Jazz Music,”
Our pilot initiative, “An Exploration of Emotions and Color through Jazz Music” (which focused on social-emotional learning for youth), yielded an exciting discovery that program benefits extended to front-line workers, specifically adults who care for and educate children.
This revelation led to a comprehensive case study evaluating adult engagement with the arts-based social-emotional learning program. We retained an academic researcher from The Ohio State University and a certified art therapist to document and facilitate three program workshops, which included participants from diverse races, ethnic origins, genders, ages, and professions. We are also producing a short documentary that tells the story of the case study process and results.
The case study aims to:
Understand how adults experience our five-step social-emotional/arts program.
Identify the benefits and challenges of each element and how they work together when combined.
Understand how the program can be improved and expanded.
Workshop dates: June 11, August 5, and August 12, 2023.
Below is a collection of images from all three workshops.
Photo credit: Stephanie Matthews
