Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our programs have been nourishing the community since 2005. In 2019, we became the non-profit, A Mindful Moment.

Our Vision

A well world.

Our Mission

A Mindful Moment's mission is to improve the mental and emotional well-being, connectedness, and effectiveness of all persons through arts integration, mindfulness, music, movement, and healing-centered practices.

Our Values

Accessibility

We believe in accessible and inclusive wellness and arts practices.

We believe that every human has the internal capacity for healing and transformation, and we center accessible wellness and arts practices that strive to be inclusive for all individuals, regardless of their race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, ability, or cultural background. We strive to provide easy-to-access, culturally sensitive resources that promote well-being, and we are committed to removing barriers to access by offering low and no-cost programs that meet humans where they learn, live, and work. 

Connection

We believe in the direct and potent connection between mind and body, between two humans, and within the wider collective. We center arts and wellness practices as the vehicle for finding common ground and remembering our own humanity and hope.

We recognize that feeling connected is one of the hallmarks of human wellness. We foster personal, relational, and collective connection to one another through deep listening. We work to create welcoming and inclusive programs and practices that acknowledge and celebrate these differences. By fostering these connections between ourselves, each other, and the world around us, we believe we can create a more vibrant, resilient, and grounded community.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration and partnership, harnessing our collective strengths to create a brighter, more inclusive future.

We believe that collaboration is key to achieving meaningful change in the communities we serve. We welcome and actively seek out partnerships with organizations, artists, and individuals that align with our values. We also improve our programs in direct collaboration with those we serve, because those interactions teach and inspire us in meaningful ways.

Diversity

We value, honor, and validate the unique lived experiences of all individuals and communities. 

We believe that every person has a unique story and set of experiences that are the keys to understanding each individual’s pathway to wellness, expression, and connection. We recognize that access to the wellness and arts spaces has historically been limited for individuals from marginalized communities, and we are committed to cultivating age, race, gender, socio-economic, religious, and ideological diversity in all aspects of our programming. 

Deep Listening

We are passionate about fostering resiliency through deep listening, patience, and a holistic pace. We abide by the wisdom that we meet at the speed of trust, and we know that building a healing relationship takes time.

We understand that emotional resiliency is essential for individuals to thrive, and we recognize that people have different experiences and strategies for dealing with stress, trauma, and healing. We prioritize the development of resources and programming that empower individuals to increase their capacity for moving through life with agency and in a way that is culturally responsive and relevant to their experiences and perspective.

Equity

We recognize that historically marginalized and underrepresented communities have faced significant systemic barriers that have prevented their own art, wellness, expressive and social resources to be honored as valued and important to individual and collective well-being. 

We strive to listen and lift  points of view from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities to  support the sharing of the resources created by those in the community with all who can benefit. We also seek to actively create equitable resources to meet the moment for both historical and emerging social imbalances.

Social Innovation

Through the intersection of arts and healing-centered practices, we create new solutions to empower personal, relational, and collective well-being.

We appreciate that change is not always easy and involves loss. However, we believe that our approach to social innovation through collaboration, creative practices, active listening, and inclusivity will lead to personal and collective safety and thus positive and lasting change and a more equitable and just society; ‘A Well World’.

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Our History

The Well has been creating community programs centering art, writing and mindfulness as a vehicle for connection and healing since 2005.

Staff & Board

The Well team is ready to connect with you. Learn more about us.

Our Space

We are sited in a creative corridor in Camp Washington, Ohio, minutes from downtown Cincinnati. We love our neighborhood and our flexible event, exhibition, work and gathering space.

Event Rentals

Work With Us

Looking to work at the intersection of arts and wellness? See this page for current opportunities!