The Georgetown Lombardi Arts and 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. The AHP person activities such as special events, staff workshops, bedside music and visual arts visits, art exhibitions and installations within MGUH, and educational programs. We also provide 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
Experience the benefits and support the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program (AHP) brings to our community through this video. The AHP provides a variety of wellness and creativity to everyone within MGUH. From healing music for patients, to arts and crafts for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH) faculty and staff, everyone within the hospital is touched by our program.
Featuring AHP artists-in-residence: singer Tamara Wellons, volunteer violinist Caroline Cascio, cellist Martha Vance, hammered dulcimer player Karen Ashbrook, visual artist Lauren Kingsland, violinist Andrew, Jennifer Wilkin Penick, expressive writer Michelle Berberet. This video also spotlights the Day of Dance, Movement for MS program, Georgetown University student volunteer’s visits to IONA Senior Center, students at the National Gallery of Art.
Now with our free virtual classes, the AHP’s outreach has expanded to improve the lives of more than 67,000 community members worldwide since its inception in 2020.
We invite you to donate to the AHP so that we can continue to provide the healing power of the arts within MGUH and around the world.
Upcoming Events
The 10th annual Poetry Café
Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Poetry Café featuring an afternoon filled with beautiful words and creative expressions. Our theme this year is, “Hope Through Community”. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just enjoy listening to poetry, this event is perfect for you.
Art For A Cause 2025
“ART FOR A CAUSE”
CALL FOR COLLAGE ART
We are excited to announce The Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program (AHP) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s second Call for Art, “Art for a Cause” for World Collage Day on May 10, 2025! More information about Art for A Cause including submission guidelines.
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!
CuraCreativity Program- Free Online Classes provided by the AHP
The AHP presents free virtual classes including visual art, writing and movement to encourage a creative response to illness and expand our care to participants around the world. Our exceptional artists-in-residence lead these quality courses, and classes are available every day. Visit our Eventbrite and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on new class offerings!
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, visit our CuraCreativity donation page, or email Faculty Director, Julia Langley at julia.langley@georgetown.edu.
We deeply appreciate your support and 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