The Arts & Humanities Program
Improving Healthcare through the Arts
The Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program (AHP) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital promotes cura personalis, which means care for the whole person, for patients, family members, caregivers, medical staff, students, and community members. Through its offerings of music, expressive writing, dance, and visual arts, wellness is significantly promoted throughout the hospital.
These therapeutic art modalities encourage a creative and constructive response to illness. In addition to in person activities such as classes, workshops, bedside visits, art exhibitions, environmental enhancements, and educational programs, the AHP also provides an array of online classes free of charge. Overall, these programs contribute to promoting an optimum life experience for those who encounter and interact with the AHP and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
Supporting Wellness through the Arts
Upcoming Event
Featured Event
Healing Through Hues: Nature’s Color Palette Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Wednesday, February 12th from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Adult Clinic
3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC, 20007
Presented by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program
Location: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Join us on Wednesday, February 12th from 6 pm- 8 pm to celebrate the opening of our new art exhibition, “Healing Through Hues: Nature’s Color Palette” by visual artist Sara Bardin!
Enjoy light refreshments and music as you view Sara’s beautiful works on display in the clinic and enjoy hearing more about her process, and connections with arts and health, during her Artist Talkback at 6:30 pm.
The installation will features a series of large-scale artworks inspired by natural landscapes, flora, and fauna. Each piece focuses on a specific color palette found in nature, inviting viewers to experience and engage with the vibrancy of the natural world.
RSVP on for the Opening Reception on Eventbrite. Reach out to lombardiartsadmin@georgetown.edu with any questions and for more information.
Virtual Artist Talkback via Zoom
The Artist Talkback will take place during the Opening Reception. Attendees also have the option to stream the talkback online via Zoom.
Visual Artist Sara Bardin sits with AHP Program Manager, Noni Ford to discuss her experiences as a Black female artist, her artistic process, and her new art installation, “Nature’s Color Palette: Healing Through Hues” at the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program.
RSVP for the Virtual Artist Talkback on Eventbrite.
Visit Sara Bardin’s website to learn more about her and her artworks.
Featured Event
Nature’s Embrace: Healing Through Harmony Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, September 27th from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Adult Clinic
3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC, 20007
Presented by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program
Location: Lombardi Atrium
Join us for the Opening Reception of “Nature’s Embrace: Healing Through Harmony,” an exhibition of paintings by artist Martha Spak that reflects the belief in the healing power of the arts. Martha Spak is a self taught artist that who has been creating art for over twenty-five years. She has been awarded public art projects and grants. A selection of her 2D work is displayed in corporate and private collections around the country.
Visit Martha’s website. RSVP using the RSVP form by Friday, September 20th. Reach out to lombardiartsadmin@georgetown.edu with any questions and for more information.
Arts & Humanities Program News & Updates
Arts & Humanities in Georgetown Health: Winter 2024
The Georgetown Lombardi AHP Artist in Residence Karen Ashbrook has been featured in the Winter 2024 edition of Georgetown Health Magazine. The article, titled Therapeutic Music Lifts Mood, Sonic Environment at Lombardi features a profile on Karen and her work as a therapeutic musician. AHP Director, Julia Langley also gives her insight on the impact of music on Georgetown Lombardi patients. To read more on our feature in Georgetown Health, click the button below!
Arts & Humanities in Georgetown Health: Winter 2023
The Georgetown Arts & Humanities Program is pleased to be featured in the Winter 2023 edition of Georgetown Health Magazine! The article highlights the instillation of artist-in-residence exhibitor Aida Murad, as well as the engagement of artists-in-residence with patients in the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. To read more on our feature in Georgetown Health, click the button below!
FREE Online Classes from AHP
In our continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and our role in encouraging a creative response to illness, the AHP presents a line up of free virtual classes with some of our exceptional resident artists for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital patients, caregivers, staff members, students, and community members. Our Fall 2024 Virtual Class Schedule will be announced shortly. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date!
Thank You!
The AHP was formed more than 30 years ago and continues today thanks to the generosity of many individuals as well as private and community organizations. If you are interested in making a gift to the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, please contact Faculty Director, Julia Langley directly at (202) 444-7228 or julia.langley@georgetown.edu.
We deeply appreciate your interest in the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program!
Sincerely,
Julia Langley, MA, MBA
Faculty Director, Arts and Humanities Program
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
“I made the decision to treat my cancer in a place 70 miles from home because I hoped that through the Arts Program I would find some part of myself again, that I would not drown in the fear of this disease.”
–Leslie, Cancer Survivor