Below is a Summary of the Healthy Artists event on August 24.
Partying Down with Artists and Activists
On Friday evening, August 24th, Healthy Artists threw a one-of-a-kind party at Assemble uniting health care advocates, young people, and artists. First, health care advocates, including the Merton Center’s Molly Rush and Be Well! Pittsburgh’s Jude Vachon took the stage. Their talks covered issues such as the Affordable Care Act, Single-Payer, and Voter ID issues. The talks were followed by a creative workshop in which young people and artists created around the issue of health care reform and presented their ideas to the audience. Afterwards, local conceptual artist/folk-singer Jenn Gooch played, followed by the indie glam-rock Dazzletine.
The host of the event was the unique organization, Healthy Artists. The group produces a free to watch, online documentary series in which young Pittsburgh artists discuss their lives, their work, and their experiences with the current health care system. The topic of health care particularly affects the young artist demographic; many artists work non-traditional jobs and part-time jobs that do not provide health insurance. Additionally, the largest uninsured pool in the U.S. is comprised of young people in the 19-29 year age range. Healthy Artists aspires to give voice and exposure to these young artists, while bringing vitality and artistry to a serious social justice issue that has yet to fully connect with a youthful population.
To watch the series and learn about future events, visit: www.healthyartists.org
Julie Sokolow is a filmmaker, musician, and writer, living in Pittsburgh, PA. She is currently directing a feature documentary entitled Aspie Seeks Love and she also produces the Healthy Artists documentary series.
Partying Down with Artists and Activists
On Friday evening, August 24th, Healthy Artists threw a one-of-a-kind party at Assemble uniting health care advocates, young people, and artists. First, health care advocates, including the Merton Center’s Molly Rush and Be Well! Pittsburgh’s Jude Vachon took the stage. Their talks covered issues such as the Affordable Care Act, Single-Payer, and Voter ID issues. The talks were followed by a creative workshop in which young people and artists created around the issue of health care reform and presented their ideas to the audience. Afterwards, local conceptual artist/folk-singer Jenn Gooch played, followed by the indie glam-rock Dazzletine.
The host of the event was the unique organization, Healthy Artists. The group produces a free to watch, online documentary series in which young Pittsburgh artists discuss their lives, their work, and their experiences with the current health care system. The topic of health care particularly affects the young artist demographic; many artists work non-traditional jobs and part-time jobs that do not provide health insurance. Additionally, the largest uninsured pool in the U.S. is comprised of young people in the 19-29 year age range. Healthy Artists aspires to give voice and exposure to these young artists, while bringing vitality and artistry to a serious social justice issue that has yet to fully connect with a youthful population.
To watch the series and learn about future events, visit: www.healthyartists.org
Julie Sokolow is a filmmaker, musician, and writer, living in Pittsburgh, PA. She is currently directing a feature documentary entitled Aspie Seeks Love and she also produces the Healthy Artists documentary series.
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