The 2026 Training Institute for Arts in Health and Creative Aging

This multi-day immersive program is designed for professionals working at the intersection of arts, health, and aging. Participants will explore innovative practices through experiential learning, creative skill-building, and reflective dialogue, while engaging in a dynamic mix of lectures, panels, and hands-on art workshops.
Through a dynamic mix of lectures, panel discussions, and hands-on art workshops, attendees will gain contemporary knowledge and practical insight into the development and implementation of high-quality arts programming in healthcare and community settings. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with practical tools and insights for creating and sustaining high-quality arts programming for individuals living with cancer or chronic illness, their caregivers, and older adults across the aging spectrum.
Choose between our full hybrid program or the virtual-only option based on your needs and availability.
Program Schedule:
- Virtual Days: Monday & Tuesday, March 2–3, 2026 (on Zoom) • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
- In-Person Days: Saturday & Sunday, March 7–8, 2026 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDTLocation: The Creative Center, New York City
