Credits artwork: Jakup Ferri, Zonder titel, 2014, collectie Amsterdam UMC.

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In the Netherlands, we notice more and more artists, artistic researchers, clinicians, and scholars exploring the potential of art-based research in healthcare contexts. Yet many of us are working in isolation, facing similar questions about methods, ethics, collaboration and dissemination. We warmly invite you to be part of this growing community of practice dedicated to deepening and expanding the field of Art-Based Research in healthcare. 

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Beginning in January 2026, we will host monthly online meetings on the first Thursday of the month (15:00-17:00), each featuring:

• Two 30-minute presentations
• One academic or theoretical perspective
• One artist, practitioner or field expert
• 45-minute discussion with all participants

Together we will explore transdisciplinary collaboration between artists and healthcare practitioners with key themes such as:

• Participatory art-based research methods
• Care Aesthetics: the art of perception
• Art as a catalyst for conversations
• Non-verbal research methods: rich pictures, drawing, music and dance
• Creative forms of sharing knowledge: graphic novel, film, exhibitions - art as forms of research & communication
• Art-Based Research Techniques: the expanded field. What skills do you need to be able to do? 

These sessions are designed to support shared learning, collective reflection and methodological innovation. All presentations will be documented, and a growing list of resources, references and methods will be made available. 

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Why join?

• Connect with a diverse community of artists, artistic researchers, visual anthropologists, health professionals and scholars
• Gain insights into emerging methods, frameworks and discussions
• Share your own practices, questions and work-in-progress
• Access a curated body of resources, tools and case studies
• Contribute to a national (and soon international) network
• Be part of the lead-up to an international Art-Based Research in Healthcare Symposium in 2027

This community is especially designed for:

• Artists and practitioners interested in the intersection of arts and health
• Artists and practice-based researchers using art-based methods in healthcare settings
• Junior researchers, PhD candidates and artistic researchers
• Master’s students exploring or entering the field
• (Senior) Researchers and policymakers, seeking exchange and collaboration

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Participation is free, and no institutional affiliation is required.

Sign up here to receive updates.

Please check our Events page for more information about upcoming speakers and themes. 

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We look forward to building this community with you! Let’s explore, question and shape the future of art-based research in healthcare together! 

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The webinar series is organized by Marike Geurts, Shailoh Phillips and Roman Giling.

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