Community Leaders Come Together to Champion ‘Arts as Infrastructure’
September 14th, 2026
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Anna Toms
"The Infrastructure of Well-Being" brought together community leaders, arts advocates, and residents to explore the role of arts and culture in community health. Hosted by the Polk Arts and Health Collaborative, the event examined how public art and arts engagement can support social connection, accessibility, healing, civic life, and overall well-being.
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Hosted by the Polk Arts and Health Collaborative, "The Infrastructure of Well-Being" focused on the role of arts and culture in the health of the Lakeland community. A panel of local leaders discussed the idea of “arts as infrastructure,” drawing on examples from healthcare, public art, parks, museums, local government, and business. Topics included the use of art to support patients in healthcare settings, the integration of art into Lakeland’s parks and public spaces, city funding for local arts programs, and partnerships between businesses and cultural organizations. The discussion emphasized the role of arts engagement in connection, communication, belonging, and community well-being.
