Art is about sharing — an idea, a moment, a thought, an experience.

(H)Arts in Medicine aims to bring people together throughout their health journeys via art & all of its experiences.

Graffiti on brick wall saying 'Together. We Create!'

Community Projects

“Caring for Caregivers”

in partnership with

Presbyterian Community Health Resource Center

Location & Date changes, quarterly

Upcoming:

August 22, 2025 5-7pm

Presbyterian Community Health Resource Center

(off Kaseman campus)

1301 Wyoming Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

People socializing in a modern, casual coffee shop with bookshelves and industrial decor.

Come join us for an evening of food and art specifically focused on self-care and well-being - especially important for those who are taking care of others.

Meet and hear from other caregivers, create some cool art, share stories, learn “survival skills” and some useful techniques for wellness and taking care of yourself!

August 22, 2025:

Haiku Workshop paired with sushi and springrolls in the Learning Kitchen!

please RSVP to admin@hart-med.com

or visit Presbyterian CHRC to register

Additional Community Resources

Looking for some more help?

Here are some additional websites and resources that can help people who are taking care of others.

Feel free to email us if you have other useful resource that you think others would benefit from!

admin@hart-med.com

Dr. Peterson is available for workshops and presentations that combine humanities and the arts with health and medicine. Please email for inquiries:

admin@hart-med.com

A few of her previous workshops and presentations have included:

  • Introduction to Narrative Medicine,” for medical students and student wellness staff, November 2023

  • RESET with (H)Art 1 — Santa Fe Museum Day”, in collaboration with Presbyterian Medical Group Clinician Experience, September 2024

  • RESET with (H)Art 2 — Flamenco Tablao Experience”, in collaboration with Presbyterian Medical Group Clinician Experience, October 2024

  • Caring for Caregivers 1in collaboration with UNM Healing Arts program, April 2025

  • Haiku Mind”, virtual presentation for Lumiere Lab, with Leah N’Diaye

  • Caring for Caregivers 2in collaboration with UNM Healing Arts program, Los Duranes Community Center, April 2025

  • upcoming:Caring for Caregivers/Community,” in collaboration with Presbyterian Community Health Resource Center Learning Kitchen, August 2025

  • upcoming:Narrative Medicine: An Art-focused Tool for Clinician Self-care”, New Mexico Pediatric Association Wylder Conference, September 2025

  • upcoming:Haiku Mind: a creative tool for stress management and mind-body connection”, New Mexico Diabetes Advisory Council - Lifestyle Medicine Session, September 2025