History of the Awards

by Lisa Mackay Interest in social prescribing continues to grow as health systems look for ways to address issues such as loneliness and isolation, and other mental health challenges through community connection rather than clinical treatment alone. Within the arts sector, this growing conversation has prompted new thinking about how creative participation might contribute to broader approaches to wellbeing.  The Rozsa Foundation has been exploring this idea over the past sev

The Rozsa Foundation is currently exploring how arts experiences could become part of social prescribing program in our region. Working with partners such as CARYA and Healthy Aging Alberta, we are looking at how older adults experiencing loneliness or isolation might be referred into arts and cultural activities that support connection, creativity, and wellbeing. As part of this work, we are mapping existing arts programs for seniors in Treaty 7 territory . We want to unders

The Rozsa Foundation has always had an interest in exploring and advocating for the broader benefits of the arts in society. Early funding projects such as Dancing with Parkinsons with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and Anne Flynn at the University of Calgary showed us the profound impact that art can make in physical and medical challenges. We are also always interested in exploring ideas that may help strengthen the arts sector by identifying and accessing other streams of reven