The Arts Apothecary: A vital prescription for health, happiness and wellbeing by

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This book considers the potential of arts and culture as a potion that offers joy, hope and possibility to people of all ages and status, young, old, impoverished, disadvantaged, recovering from illness, crime or substance abuse, depressed, lonely or distraught, across the globe.

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Did you know that looking at a painting for 10 minutes or listening to a piece of music can lower your cortisol levels and increase your blood pressure?Whether it's a free visit to a museum or art gallery, picking up a book, joining a drawing or dance class, or going to the theatre, we benefit from arts and culture, in a deeply personal, enriching way.But what you may not have realised, is that these moments are directly related to your health. That you are tapping into a little-known strategic resource - one that can enhance and prolong your life and make changes in the world.Interspersed with her own story, Jill Rivers advocates the rediscovery of the value of arts and culture as a prescription towards the healing of our troubled world. It draws attention to the overlooked impact of arts and culture on our social wellbeing and cohesion, our physical and mental health, our education system, our national status and our economy.This book considers the potential of arts and culture as a potion that offers joy, hope and possibility to people of all ages and status, young, old, impoverished, disadvantaged, recovering from illness, crime or substance abuse, depressed, lonely or distraught, across the globe.

Author Biography

Jill Rivers is a writer, producer and cultural consultant who has been immersed in making arts and culture accessible for over forty years - as a journalist specialising in food, wine and the arts, later as Media Director of The Australian Ballet. She has served on various dance boards, staged events such as the Australian Dance Awards, National Choreographic Workshops, written a dance biography and film script, high-end travel itineraries for the cultural capitals of Australia, New Zealand and China and started a series of Public Programs - Artspeak at the (Victorian) Arts Centre. In 2008 she abandoned city life to move to the Macedon Ranges, where she established Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios and Art-full Conversations - sharing the secrets of Movers, Shakers & Creators in a series of salon-like talks.

Review

Jill Rivers truly understands the value of arts and culture, and how essential it is for every human beings emotional and indeed physical well being. She helped build the profile of The Australian Ballet nationally and internationally while its media director, and continues to be a true ballet lover, and strong advocate for the art form of dance in all its forms. Maina Gielgud Artistic Advisor, Hungarian National Ballet; Free lance International Director, stager, coach, juror and teacher At Arts Council England we have a profound belief that experiencing arts and culture can create a sense of wellbeing and transform the quality of life for individuals and communities. We believe that the arts and culture has an important part to play in improving the health and wellbeing of people in many ways and therefore endorse the message in this book. Andrew Mowlah Director, Research Arts Council England

Details ISBN1925579085 Author Jill Rivers Pages 278 Publisher Jill Rivers Language English ISBN-10 1925579085 ISBN-13 9781925579086 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2017-07-05 Imprint Jill Rivers UK Release Date 2017-07-05 Subtitle A vital prescription for health, happiness and wellbeing Audience General We've got this

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