As part of the “Bridging Creativity & Care” Series, this fourth webinar highlights the powerful role of visual arts in supporting health and well-being across clinical and community settings.

Through presentations and experiential activities, we’ll explore shared values, key distinctions, and opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Whether you're an artist, healthcare provider, educator, or simply curious about visual arts’ role in health, this session will offer valuable perspectives on how art-making supports mental, emotional, and social well-being at all levels of care.

“Bridging Creativity & Care: Exploring Art Therapy and Community Art-Making for Health and Healing” webinar features:

Panelists:

• Nadia Paredes, MA, LMFT, ATR, President, American Art Therapy Association
• Leva Zand, Founder and Executive Director, ARTogether
• Polina Marso, Arts & Wellness Program Manager, ARTogether

Facilitators:

• NeFesha Yisra’el, Director of Programs, CA for the Arts
• Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES, Arts & Health Initiative Consultant, CA for the Arts

This webinar was recorded on November 20, 2025. Thank you to The Music Man Foundation for their generous support of the Arts & Health Initiative at California for the Arts.