IACAET Arts & Health Series - Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries: Creative Arts Therapy and Arts in Health in Dialogue

This global webinar, part of the IACAET Arts & Health Series, brings together leading voices from around the world to reflect on Arts in Health as a rapidly growing and evolving field. We will explore its history, current frontiers, and emerging futures examining how this discipline has developed across different regions, cultures, and contexts.

The session will feature presentations from internationally recognized leaders, followed by an interactive panel discussion and open dialogue among professionals from diverse disciplines, including healthcare, therapy, education, community development, and the arts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with panelists and fellow attendees in this unique cross-sector, cross-cultural exchange.

OverviewCreative arts therapy and arts in health have evolved along distinct trajectories, each with its own history, professional identity, and application in clinical, community, and cultural contexts. In recent years, these fields have become increasingly intersected, creating new opportunities for collaboration and mutual enrichment. This global webinar, part of the IACAET Arts & Health Global Series, brings together leading voices to examine the shared values, unique contributions, and complementary practices of these disciplines. Through presentations, a panel discussion, and open dialogue, participants will explore how these fields can work together to advance human health, well-being, and cultural vitality