Arts Activation 2024: Harmony and Healing
A day of inspiring workshops, art experiences, performances, and conversation about the intersection of arts and health.
Date and Time
Saturday, October 19, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Location
Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building 2300 Washington Street Boston, MA 02119
Details
There is a global movement to catalyze the arts for health. Boston Arts Activation 2024: Harmony and Healing (BAA2024) brings a global conversation to Boston to inspire collaborations and celebrate local initiatives. Bringing together artists, thought-leaders, healthcare professionals, and arts-focused organizations, BAA2024 features a full day of workshops, art experiences, performances, and conversation about the intersection of arts and health in the Greater Roxbury and Dorchester communities. Collectively, we will exchange ideas, hear from innovative voices, and experience first-hand the way the arts are a force for well-being.
This all-day event will explore the following themes through hands-on workshops and conversations with some of the most inspiring local artists and thought-leaders:
- The Legacy of Healing Through the Arts in BIPOC Communities
- Healing from Intergenerational Trauma
- Decolonizing the Expressive Arts
- The Data Tells the Story: Rich Cultural Legacies in the Arts for Healing
- Arts for All: Accessibility and Inclusion in the Arts and Health Field
- Unlocked: Preventing Recidivism Through the Arts
*Final workshop and conversation topics are subject to change.
This is a free event, open and accessible to all.
Contact
Leeza Negelev at lnegelev@berklee.edu
Cosponsored by Can We Talk
