The 2026 Training InstitutE
The 2026 Training Institute for Arts in Health and creative aging: Integrating Art into Health and Aging
We are proud to offer our 24th annual Training Institute. This year's attendees can anticipate immersive days featuring experiential skill-building, embodied learning, and insightful discourse. Through a diverse range of talks, panel presentations, and art workshops, our team of experienced staff and presenters will offer contemporary
knowledge, first-hand experience, and expert insight into this exciting field. By the end of the program, participants will have gained valuable knowledge on implementing and sustaining high-quality arts programming in settings for individuals living with cancer, chronic illness, their caregivers, and older adults across the aging spectrum.
Leaders in the field will share presentations covering an array of topics, including:
Art at the Heart of Healthy Aging: Creative Engagement as a Catalyst for Well-Being, Identity, and Social Connection
Trauma-Informed Care in Arts and Health
Hospital Artist-In-Residence Panel: Programming & Best Practices
The Utilization of Storytelling for Transformation in Arts, Culture & Health
Developing Your Work with People Living with Dementia and their Care Partners: The Arts & Minds Approach
Honest Aging: Your Body, Mind and Soul
Coordinating Engagement and Education in Museum Access Programming
To Live and Work as an Older Adult Artist in NYC: Studio visits to the home and workplace of older adult artists.
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Full 4-day program (online and in-person)
March 2 & 3 : 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT
March 7 & 8: 10 00 am to 4:00 pm EDT
Lunch on in-person days will be catered by DIG.
$550
2-day virtual program
March 2 & 3: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT
$250
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Our virtual program will be held on Zoom.
Our in-person program will be held at Speyer Hall in the historic University Settlement main campus located at 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002.
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We hope to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all!
The 184 Eldridge Street building has ramp access along the side of the building on Eldridge Street and an elevator.
Accessible restrooms are located on the 2nd floor - where our training will take place.
APPLICATIONS ARE open - Spaces are limited!
For more information please contact:
Sheila Fontanive at info@thecreativecenter.org