Skills Lab - Your Brain on Art: How to Develop Arts in Health Programs for Anyone

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The intersection of arts and healthcare is a rapidly growing field as clinical and community settings increasingly integrate creative programming to improve patient outcomes, health, and wellness. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore how the arts are used in healthcare and public health settings to support unique populations. Working in small groups, you will participate in an interactive program simulation, then practice designing and facilitating your own meaningful arts-in-healthcare program under the guidance of a seasoned practitioner!

Presenter Background: Christina Muscatello ('08 History) is the Arts in Healthcare Program Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor at Binghamton University, as well as the Founder and Director of the Memory Maker Project. After graduating from Binghamton in 2008, she earned an Ed.M in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts from Lesley University (2012). Join Christina for a fun and educational afternoon exploring the arts in healthcare. Students will participate in an arts in healthcare program simulation, then create and facilitate their own program in small groups.

What You’ll Learn
- Explore how creative arts are applied across healthcare, wellness, and public health settings to enhance patient care and community well-being
- Learn how to create and lead tailored, accessible arts programming for unique populations
- Discover practical ways to integrate health and wellness into arts-based careers
- Gain practical experience through a live program simulation and hands-on small group facilitation exercises.

If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Fleishman Center at careers@binghamton.edu We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

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