Aly Maier Lokuta knows that art and science aren't opposing disciplines. They're a shared language for strengthening public wellbeing.

Her career has long bridged these worlds, from co-founding Rutgers' Arts and Health Research Lab to leading the largest public mural initiative since the WPA era during her time with NYC Health + Hospitals. Now, as AVP of Arts and Well-Being at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, she's proving what many leaders in the field are only beginning to articulate: that cultural institutions can be powerful drivers of community health.

In this episode, Aly shares real-world examples of arts-in-health programs and actionable advice for organizations looking to launch or grow their own initiatives.

LINKS:

Aly's art and consulting work: www.alysonmaier.com

Aly's Arts in Health blog: www.alymaier.substack.com

NJPAC Arts & Well-Being: www.njpac.org/well

Jameel Arts and Health Lab: https://www.jameelartshealthlab.org/

National Organization for Arts in Health: https://thenoah.org/

NYC Health + Hospitals Arts in Medicine Program: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/artsinmedicine/

UF Center for Arts in Medicine: https://arts.ufl.edu/programs-schools/center-for-arts-in-medicine/

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