Creating Healthy Communities Convening at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will host the first Creating Healthy Communities Convening from October 14 to 16, 2025. This event brings together artists, public health professionals, and community leaders to explore innovative approaches that integrate arts and culture into community health initiatives. Keynote speakers include Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, an expert in urban planning and cultural policy, and Marc Bamuthi Joseph, a celebrated spoken word artist and cultural strategist. The convening will feature presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, focusing on the arts' impact on health and well-being.