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Dedicated to bringing the creative arts to people living with cancer, chronic illness, caregivers and older adults.

03/27/2026

Something powerful happens when we move out of our heads and into our hands.

This week, The Creative Center at University Settlement had the privilege to participate in NYU's Revitalize Wellness Summit for Healthcare Professionals and be part of the important conversation on redefining wellbeing and person-centered care in clinical spaces and the broader community.

In our workshop, "Reimagined Threads: Crafting Abayomi Dolls from Up-cycled Textiles," Director Sheila Fontanive and Artist-in-Residence Cibele Vieira demonstrated how creative practice fosters resilience and self-regulation. Participants explored how these tactile figures serve as powerful symbols of agency and interpersonal connection in a clinical setting.

Sincere thanks to NYU's Department of Integrative Health team for inviting us to this transformative event. By prioritizing human-centered care and the arts, we build a more resilient healthcare environment for everyone!

03/10/2026

We just wrapped our 24th Annual Training Institute!

At a time when connection feels both increasingly important and increasingly fragile, our 24th Annual Training Institute proved that the arts are the most powerful tool we have to foster well-being and strengthen communities.

We set out to center this year on the thoughtful integration of creative practice into health care and aging settings. Looking back at the past few days, we can confidently say that we achieved that mission.

Some great moments:
1. Watching our trainees gain the confidence to launch trauma-informed programs in their own spaces.
2. Learning from the brilliant Sloka Iyengar, PhD, on adapting Bharatanatyam for arts in health environments.
3. The organic community built over studio visits, group art-making, shared lunches and deep discussions.

To our attendees and presenters: You are the center of this mission. Let’s keep this energy going!

03/10/2026

Join us for the opening reception of Voices in Wax - a collaboration between Artistic Noise + The Creative Center ✨

Come see what happens when older adult community members from The Creative Center partner with youth artists from Artistic Noise’s Art & Entrepreneurship Program to create a series of fabric-based artworks exploring themes of culture, identity, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving.

Working with silk, dye, and wax resist techniques, participants experimented with printmaking processes and textile traditions. Creative Center artist Omi Gray led hands-on tutorials in batik patterning and hand-dyeing, supported by Artistic Noise’s art therapy team.

The result is a vibrant collection of collaborative works that reflect the creativity, stories, and perspectives that emerge when generations come together through art.

When: Saturday, March 14 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Artistic Noise I 2185 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY

Free and open to the public.
No RSVP required. Refreshments will be served.

03/06/2026

Join us for a special screening of Familiar Touch this Saturday!

The Creative Center is proud to partner with filmmaker and TCC Training Institute attendee and presenter, Sarah Friedland, for a showing of the brilliant film, FAMILIAR TOUCH.

A groundbreaking “coming-of-old-age” film, FAMILIAR TOUCH follows an octogenarian woman (Kathleen Chalfant) as she transitions to life in assisted living, contending with her relationship to herself and her caregivers while dealing with cognitive decline. Created in close collaboration with the residents and staff of Villa Gardens Retirement Community, the film offers a rare lens into relational care, dignity, and co-creation, core themes in arts in health and creative aging work.

When: Saturday, March 7 I 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Speyer Hall @ 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002

This event is FREE for Traning Institute cohort members and a suggested donation of $10 for the general public.

Register here: https://bit.ly/40c7zZ9

02/04/2026

Presenter Spotlight: Omi Gray and Victoria Hristoff 🔦

We are thrilled to welcome Omi Gray and Victoria Hristoff to the 2026 Training Institute for Arts in Health & Creative Aging!

Omi Gray is a teaching artist based in Harlem, specializing in textile arts, jewelry, and fashion. Her creations harmoniously merge traditional techniques with contemporary expression, driven by her conviction that art offers both healing and transformative experiences.

Victoria Hristoff, LCAT, ATR-BC, is an art therapist working and living in New York City. She has worked with Artistic Noise for seven years and currently works as their Director of Art Therapy and Youth Services.

In this special session, participants will learn about Intergenerational Voices in Wax, a workshop series developed through a partnership between LMITF cohort members, The Creative Center, and Artistic Noise. Grounded in shared themes of working through resistance, offering and receiving support, building trust across difference, and fostering reparative relationships across generations, the project demonstrates how collaborative artmaking can support connection and mutual understanding across the lifespan.

Apply to become a member of this year's cohort today! https://bit.ly/3NNkA8q

01/29/2026

Ready for a Playwriting Adventure? ✏️✨

In this fun, low-pressure writing workshop (open to all experience levels), participants will create short scenes and monologues while loosening up their playwriting muscles. Expect imagination, laughter, and snack-themed writing prompts!

Perfect for anyone looking to quiet the inner critic, shake off any self-doubt, and enjoy the writing process again!
A Playwriting Adventure Featuring Fun and Snacks!
Catherine Weingarten
Virtual on Zoom
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
1:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Community members can register here: https://bit.ly/3LZV1jY
Interested in becoming a community member? Register here: https://bit.ly/479RAMU

01/16/2026

🌞 Wearable Creations and New Connections 🌞

In our Sunshine Jewelry Making Workshop, participants begin with simple beading techniques and move into wire wrapping and mixed media, learning new jewelry-making skills while making space for conversation and self-expression.

Each session invites focus, fun, and experimentation, with room to take risks and follow your instincts.

Materials will be provided.
Sunshine Jewelry-Making Workshop
Sophia Chizuco
In-person @ The Art Room, 184 Eldridge Street
Mondays, February 2, 9 & 23
1:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Community members can register here: https://bit.ly/49GwN62
Interested in becoming a community member? Register here: https://bit.ly/479RAMU

01/09/2026

Join us for our 24th Annual Training Institute in March!

The 2026 Training Institute for Arts in Health and Creative Aging: Integrating Art into Health & Aging

This year’s attendees can anticipate immersive days focused on experiential skill-building, embodied learning, and applied discourse. Through a structured combination of talks, panel presentations, site visits, and facilitated art workshops, experienced staff and presenters will share contemporary knowledge, clinical perspectives, and field-based expertise.

By the end of the program, participants will have gained practical frameworks and strategies for implementing and sustaining high-quality, person-centered arts programming for individuals living with cancer and 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.
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 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Location: The Creative Center at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street, New York City
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4aK1xFx

11/13/2025

🎉⭐️Art. Community. Holiday vibes. Let's go!⭐️🎉

The GET CREATIVE! Holiday Art Fair and Fundraiser is a showcase of affordable original artworks and will be a night filled with creativity, holiday joy, and community. We will be selling hand-selected, original art pieces created by The Creative Center artists and community members.

All proceeds from GET CREATIVE! benefit The Creative Center’s Hospital Artist-in-Residence Program and our Art Workshop Program for people living with cancer, chronic illness, and their caregivers.

GET CREATIVE! Holiday Art Fair and Fundraiser
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: Speyer Hall @ 184 Eldridge Street

Admission is FREE
Artwork will be priced at $25!

Questions? Email: info@thecreativecenter.org or 646-465-5338

11/10/2025

NOAHCON25 was an inspirational sharing of work at the intersection of art, health, and community.

1) The Creative Center was honored to participate in this year’s National Organization for Arts in Health Conference through two pre-conference events that reflected our core values of relational practice, acessibility, and connection.

2) Visionary TCC partner, Laurie Tisch of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund shared words about access, creativity, and community during her fireside chat: A Philanthropic Vision for Arts in Health - an inspiring reminder of the power of partnership and purpose in this work!

3) The Creative Center team, including Hospital AIRs Cibele Vieira and Pia Monique Murray led an Embodied Stories movement and doll-making workshop, offering participants a space to explore healing through art and motion while learning about the core principles of the Hospital Artist-in-Residence Program.

4) The Creative Center participated in the Arts in Medicine Festival: Creative Partnerships in the Nation’s Largest Public Health System with the NYC H+H Arts in Medicine team, hosting a drop-in artmaking session at Gouverneur Hospital that invited healthcare workers and community members to pause, create, and connect.

5) A special highlight was witnessing our colleague at University Settlement, Baba Israel Director of The Performance Project, close the conference with a powerful and moving performance that captured the spirit of the event and was the perfect finale to an energizing and creative week!

Grateful to the staff at NOAH and all who continue to advance this field with heart, integrity, and imagination. 💗

10/29/2025

Call For Art: Donate a Piece, Make an IMPACT!

GET CREATIVE! Holiday Art Fair & Fundraiser
Friday, December 12 | 6 - 9 PM
The Creative Center at University Settlement
Speyer Hall - 184 Eldridge Street

The Creative Center is now accepting artwork donations for our annual fundraiser, GET CREATIVE!

We’re inviting our community of artists, partners and friends to contribute original works of art - paintings, drawings, photography, prints and more - to help support our mission of bringing the healing power of the arts to people living with cancer, chronic illness, caregivers, healthcare workers, and older adults.

This event will feature a showcase of affordable, original artworks priced at just $25, making it the perfect opportunity to find a meaningful holiday gift while supporting a great cause.

All proceeds from GET CREATIVE! directly benefit The Creative Center’s Hospital Artist-in-Residence Program and Art Workshop Program for individuals living with cancer, chronic illness, and their caregivers.

Learn how to donate by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3WufrTW

10/28/2025

Take advantage of the fall season 🍂🍁 and explore methods of weaving using natural materials.

In this workshop, weaving sessions are designed to be accessible for all, to allow anyone to develop their own unique artistic aesthetic, and to show that there is no such thing as making a mistake. We will weave together in a relaxed and communal atmosphere. Everyone will walk away with at least one finished piece of woven art.

Materials list will be provided at registration.
Nature Weaving – Fall Edition
Facilitated by: Bennie Krause of Intertwine Arts
VIRTUAL on ZOOM
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24
1:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Community members can register here: https://bit.ly/3Wshyrh
Interested in becoming a community member? Register here: https://bit.ly/479RAMU

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