Elemental Reproductive Healing Arts Project
Aiming to improve patient safety by practicing self advocacy skills in a community-based art setting.
The program
Elemental Reproductive Healing (ERH) Arts Project is a 10 week program which aims to improve patient safety by practicing self advocacy skills in a community-based art setting. ERH seeks to lift the lives and experiences of vulnerable and marginalized groups to center our happiness, autonomy, and joy.
The program runs from September 8 – November 16 and meets once a week. Sessions are hybrid, with a mix of virtual meetings and in-person gatherings at rotating locations throughout Chicago. The venues will be shared in advance. The program concludes with a final performance, with the date and details to be announced.
For creatives
This program welcomes anyone in the Chicagoland area with an interest in the arts (theater, visual arts, music, etc) and who is curious about how art can be a tool for collective healing. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to participate and grow in community.
Our core values
Art-based exercises
Participate in weekly creative practices to support healing and expression around reproductive trauma. We work to ensure everyone has fair access to quality healthcare.
Joint project
Collaborate on a final public performance that shares your collective story.
Access to support
Work with artists, counselors, and health specialists who help guide and document the process.
Stipends & showcase
Each participant and guest lecturer receives a stipend/honorarium for their participation in the fellowship.
How to apply
If you’d like to be part of next year’s cohort, please email us at communications@ndoula.org or use the contact form.
Space is limited, so we encourage you to reach out soon!