By Brandon McKinley
In a recently published article, faculty and staff in the UF Center for Arts in Medicine and UF College of Education present best practices for utilizing theatrical arts to reduce social isolation and improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.
Jeffrey Pufahl, research assistant professor at the Center for Arts in Medicine, emphasizes that LGBTQ+ communities face a lot of barriers and discrimination in society.
“These barriers lead to health outcomes that include increased anxiety, increased depression, and, especially for youth, increased suicidality,” he says.
In a recent report by the Trevor Project the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people 42 percent of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
The Key West Art in the Garden exhibit has opened at the Key West Tropical Forest showcasing 30 large outdoor pieces from local artists. Each piece is crafted from recycled
The Key West Art & Historical Society will open âUnder Construction | Glass Plate Negatives of A.V. Rabenau,â an exhibition showcasing turn-of-the-century photographs, at 5 p.m. Friday, April 30, in the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
One of the newest and most valuable collections belonging to KWAHS is a series of more than 50 early 20th-century glass plate negatives taken by photographer A.V. Rabenau. Little is known of Rabenau, but his striking work suggests he was an experienced professional. He visited the Florida Keys during a pivotal time in its history â the construction of the Overseas Railway. The âdry plateâ negatives are not dated, but it is probable that he visited the island chain sometime between 1908 and 1910.
The Key West Art & Historical Society will open âUnder Construction | Glass Plate Negatives of A.V. Rabenau,â an exhibition showcasing turn-of-the-century photographs, at 5 p.m. Friday, April 30, in the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
One of the newest and most valuable collections belonging to KWAHS is a series of more than 50 early 20th-century glass plate negatives taken by photographer A.V. Rabenau. Little is known of Rabenau, but his striking work suggests he was an experienced professional. He visited the Florida Keys during a pivotal time in its history â the construction of the Overseas Railway. The âdry plateâ negatives are not dated, but it is probable that he visited the island chain sometime between 1908 and 1910.
Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture
Emma Trelles, City of Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture announced Monday that Emma Trelles has been selected to serve as the next Poet Laureate for the City of Santa Barbara.
Trelles will begin her two-year term on Tuesday, April 13, as the recipient of the city’s Poetry Month Proclamation. She will succeed Laure-Anne Bosselaar, who has served as the city’s Laureate since 2019.
The Poet Laureate program was established in 2005 by the City of Santa Barbara. The honorary position actively participates in ceremonial, educational and cultural activities in the community.