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Collaboration Circle - The Healing Power of the Arts: Fostering Community Wellness Through Creative Expression
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Thank you for joining us on October 7, 2025 (12pm to 1pm) for "The Healing Power of the Arts: Fostering Community Wellness Through Creative Expression" featuring three of Central Florida's most creative advocates for the arts for a discussion on art initiatives and how creative expression can support mental health, community well-being, and personal growth, especially in communities that may have limited access to the arts.
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Beyond the webinar, stay connected and build lasting partnerships that strengthen your nonprofit’s mission. ​​Collaboration Circles are a webinar series curated by Parikh Giving Alliance, providing a unique platform for nonprofits in healthcare, education, and the arts to connect and inspire each other through meaningful discussions and innovative ideas. It's free to register.
Our Panel
Jennifer Evins
President/CEO
United Arts Central Florida
Marsha
Lorenz
President/CEO
Seniors First, Inc.
Gisela
Carbonell, PhD
Curator Rollins Museum of Art
Beena M. Parikh, PhD
Co-Founder
Parikh Giving Alliance
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Our Program
This inspiring Collaboration Circle program has been thoughtfully curated by the Parikh Giving Alliance leadership team and our esteemed speakers. A (zoom an noon) one-hour power-packed program features three speakers, each sharing in 5 minutes or less, their passion and expertise for the topic. Next our host will ask three questions and then followed by audience engagement.
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12:00 PM – 12:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction
Host and Moderator: Beena M. Parikh, PhD | Co-Founder, Parikh Giving Alliance
12:05 PM – 12:20 PM: The Therapeutic Power of Art: Creativity as a Path to Mental Wellness
Speaker: Jennifer Evins | President/CEO | United Arts Central Florida
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12:20 PM – 12:35 PM: Curating for Well-Being: Designing Exhibitions that Inspire Calm, Reflection, and Healing
Speaker: Gisela Carbonell | Director/Curator | Rollins Museum of Art
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12:35 – 12:50 PM: Creative Aging: The Role of the Arts in Enriching the Lives of Older Adults
Speaker: Marsha Lorenz | President/CEO | Seniors First, Inc.
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12:50 PM – 1:00 PM: Integration
Host and Moderator: Beena M. Parikh, PhD | Co-Founder, Parikh Giving Alliance
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