Arts + Health Laboratory Winterville Convening
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
October 8, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Location
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N Church St Winterville, GA 30683
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public.
Description
Join us for an inspiring morning exploring how the arts can support healthy aging and lifelong well-being. The Arts + Health Laboratory Winterville Convening will bring together civic leaders, researchers, artists, healthcare advocates, and community members to examine the growing connection between arts engagement and health outcomes. Through conversation and shared learning, participants will explore innovative approaches to promoting wellness, social connection, and quality of life across the lifespan. Featured speakers include:
- Hala Moddelmog, Woodruff Arts Center
- Mayor Dodd Ferrelle, City of Winterville
- Eve Anthony, Athens Community Council on Aging
- Dr. Lisa Renzi Hammond, University of Georgia
- Eva Kennedy, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission
- David Sutherland, University of Georgia
- Ash Eliza Smith, University of Georgia

Premier Partners
Elite Partners
Classic Partners

Kaiser Permanente

Spectrum

Truist

Carrier Transicold

Heyward Allen

ARCO

Supporting Partners
Friends of the Chamber

michele pearson tucker

Good Works

Grahl Construction

Pellicano Construction

Georgia Heart Institute

NEGA Physicians Group

joma

superior air management

Milestone Construction

W&A

coca cola

oconee construction services

Kevin Price

Athens Housing Authority

Athens Research and Technology

Athens Technical College

Porter Steel Inc.

Sam the Concrete Man

Trumps Catering

UGA School of Medicine

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