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14Jan

National Arts Program

“Creativity exists in all of us, but how we express is it unique. When we have an opportunity to showcase our creative side, and that creativity is acknowledged, we feel pride, connection, and affirmation in ourselves and our talents” (nationalartsprogram.org). [AL1] Artist [...]

17Dec

Positive Sensory Distraction

Posted by Ian Mcgrew

Industry News, Media and Press

Imagine, being an autistic child’s parent, and looking forward to your child’s next doctor’s appointment! Waiting in an environment that provides positive sensory distraction, allowing you and your child to interact and de-escalate prior to conversing with the doctor. We all constantly use our senses to absorb and understand the world around us. People [...]

07Oct

Marymount University: Graduate Interior Design Class

Posted by Ian Mcgrew

Industry News, Media and Press

Open minded, free thinking charettes, that’s what we at Distinctive Art Source love about working with the interior design graduate students at Marymount University. We share our knowledge and they share their ideas. On September 30th, Barbara Harriman, President / Creative Director, explained visually to the students that “Art is no longer a 2-D focal [...]

23Sep

Healthcare Design Magazine Celebrates DCH!

Posted by Ian Mcgrew

Clients in the News, Industry News, Media and Press

We are excited to see Dayton Children’s Hospital being celebrated in the August 2019 issue of Health Care Designs Magazine! Check out page 36, “Growth spurt: New Pediatric projects are taking off across the country”, edited by Anne Dinardo. The article begins with a great areal shot of the 4th floor sky [...]

29May

Invisible Differences

Posted by Ian Mcgrew

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News, Media and Press

“650 million people live with a disability, that’s nearly one in five people worldwide”. With only 20% of these disabilities being visible, it is imperative to recognize and understand the invisible. “Autism is diagnosed at approximately 1 in every 59 children” and we believe [...]

05Apr

DAS Becomes Certified EDAC Advocate Firm

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

In a time of mass information and increased competition, the healthcare design industry cannot rely solely on individual or company experience to provide the best patient-centric design practices or solutions for healthcare clients. Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification, or EDAC, has brought a higher level of accuracy and scientific rigor to the design world in [...]

25Mar

DAS Welcomes Shelita Maldonado to the Team!

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

DAS is thrilled to bring Shelita Maldonado to our team as Office Coordinator. Her commitment to clarifying DAS processes will allow the rest of the team to happily focus on what they do best.

06Mar

DAS Welcomes Abby Lenon to the Team!

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

We are excited to welcome Abby Lenon, to our Distinctive Art Source team as an Associate/Art Consultant! Acting as a client liaison, Abby works to understand clients’ needs and connect them with art that complements the space and contributes to a healing environment. She brings to the table a diverse background, skillset and perspective, making her a strong asset to the DAS team and our clients.

09Oct

DAS Participates in Center for Health Design Event on Behavioral Health

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

On September 27th, the Center for Health Design offered a great opportunity to spend the day focusing on Behavioral Health design. Distinctive Art Source was pleased to sponsor lunch and to collaborate with more than 180 behavioral health-focused design professionals. The workshop, titled “Strategic Design Innovations that Improve Treatment Outcomes, Safety and the Bottom Line,” [...]

10Jul

How Healthcare Art Can Support Patient-Centricity Goals

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

Hospital leaders across the country are focusing on patient-centricity and designing their facilities and services to revolve around the patient. They are finding innovative ways to engage patients in their own care and tailoring services to meet the needs of the individual while creating compassionate and dignified human interactions. Healthcare art programs can support this [...]

13Mar

Center for Health Design Launches New Behavioral and Mental Health Toolbox

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

DAS is proud to be an affiliate of The Center for Health Design and for the opportunity to work together to advocate for the advancement of healthcare art programs. To help this cause, CHD has just released a new portion of an online Topic Toolbox titled “Behavioral & Mental Health.” Comprised of new, staff-curated content, [...]

07Nov

Creating Cohesive Visual Experiences is a Team Effort

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

When Distinctive Art Source first opened, our art consultants spent much of our time educating others about the importance of evidence-based art and selecting art that is healthcare appropriate. Now, more than a decade later, hospitals across the country are aware of the benefits of a cohesive visual experience that offers value not only for patients and visitors but also for the community [...]

23Aug

DAS Named Among LSU 100 For Second Year in a Row

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News, Media and Press

DAS is honored to be named among the LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses for the second year in a row! Barbara Harriman, DAS president and creative director, and LSU alumna, will attend the recognition Gala in Baton Rouge, LA, in October. The LSU100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses (LSU 100) identifies, recognizes and celebrates [...]

23Aug

How Collaboration Leads to Integrated Healthcare Art Programs

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

Distinctive Art Source is pleased to present a webinar for The Center for Health Design entitled How Collaboration Leads to Integrated Healthcare Art Programs. Collaboration is the key to outstanding healthcare art programs that meet both individual facility goals and create integrated visual experiences. In fact, the most successful projects are those in which you cannot tell [...]

17Oct

Barbara Harriman Accepts DAS Award for LSU Top 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Companies

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

Distinctive Art Source President Barbara Harriman accepted the award naming DAS among the 2016 LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses on October 13, 2016 in Baton Rouge, La. “I’m honored to be a part of this distinguished group and receive this award on behalf of the entire team at DAS,” says Harriman. “I’m a proud [...]

19Jun

DAS Project Among the 2016 CODA Awards Top 100!

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News, Media and Press

DAS is pleased to share that the Henry E. Braselton Chapel at Northeast Georgia Medical Center is among the 2016 CODA Awards Top 100. Projects were selected by an international jury of leaders in the design and art fields and the winners highlight the best in the field, demonstrating the most successful integration of commissioned [...]

02Nov

Barbara Harriman Receives Award at Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News, Media and Press

Barbara Harriman, Distinctive Art Source president, is honored to be the recipient of the Individual Award, which was presented at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo in Chicago in October. She received the award for her leadership in the field of healthcare art and her work as a [...]

14Feb

Distinctive Art Source: 2013 Artists Video

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Clients in the News, Industry News, Videos

In 2013, Distinctive Art Source was honored to work with a variety of talented artists across the country. We were thrilled to be a part of these local communities and to help create healthcare art programs for our fabulous clients. Take a look at our 2013 Community Artists Video featuring just a sampling [...]