Peach Tree Times

State Representative Kim Schofield is set to host the Healing Arts Atlanta event on October 7, 2024, at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The event aims to explore how arts can be integrated into healthcare to improve health outcomes and address disparities across Georgia.

Rep. Schofield expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration with Marcel Forster, co-director of Performance Hypothesis. "Evidence-based arts intervention can be incorporated in healthcare to address disparities, potentially closing gaps across Georgia and improving the quality of lives for many," she stated. She highlighted the opportunity for Georgia to lead by adding this innovative approach to its healthcare ecosystem.

The event will facilitate discussions among healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, and artists from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. They will examine data on how art can support positive health outcomes and discuss its role as an intervention for emotional well-being and expanded health access in various communities. There will also be a focus on integrating arts-based interventions into clinical settings to enhance wellness for patients and staff while addressing workforce shortages.

Several award-winning artists, researchers, and national policymakers are expected to join Rep. Schofield at this event. Doors open at 10 a.m., with networking opportunities available from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free but requires registration due to limited seating.