Contributors – ArtEZ

At Playing with the (He)Arts, you will learn from experts who come from diverse faculties and institutions. These lecturers, researchers, and practitioners will lead workshops, seminars, and masterclasses, providing valuable insights into the field of arts in healthcare work. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program, sharing innovative methodologies and approaches that combine theory, science, and playful practices. With their guidance, you will gain practical experience and expand your network, creating opportunities for future collaborations in this exciting and growing field.

These are the experts and institutions that will teach during Playing with the (He)Arts

Professorship of Music-based Therapies and Interventions (MTI): The Professorship in Music-Based Therapies and Interventions (MTI) focuses on deepening the core values of music therapy, using research, practice and clinical applications, as well as approaches from a wide range of medical, therapeutic and technical applications. This in turn will be translated into the Music Therapy bachelor, master and doctoral programmes.

Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research (CIMTR): As a world-class interdisciplinary research institute at Anglia Ruskin University, it is dedicated to advancing the understanding of music therapy and its ability to effect positive change for health and human well-being through both quantitative and qualitative research. 

Alumni of the international Master Artist Education (iMAE): Graduates of the international Master Artist Educator (iMAE) at ArtEZ are experts in the field of artistic research and Issues-Based Arts Education. They are part of a new generation of artists and artisteducatorswho are using art in the name of equity and social justice. 

Saffier professionals: Saffier is fully aware of the power of arts in the field of healthcare of their residents. The organization therefore takes much pride in providing three different arts therapies within the walls of Domus Nostra and Nolenshage. A total of 8 dance-, music- and arts therapists are employed at Saffier. The collaboration between the 3 different therapies is unique.