On View until March 23, 2026

 This year’s Healing Arts exhibition reframes what it means to grow older through the perspectives of 38 local artists and writers. Juried by dedicated leaders in caregiving, consciousness, and the arts, this curated selection acknowledges both the joys and difficulties of aging, from resilience and renewal to the realities of decline. 

Each work presents deeply personal stories that resonate with universal truths, inviting viewers to consider how aging touches each of us in different yet connected ways. What emerges is a multicultural and intergenerational dialogue that honors the voices of older adults and caregivers while inspiring all generations to reflect on their own paths. Together, these works serve as a living record of memory, transformation, care, and continued growth. We hope visitors leave with a more expansive and compassionate understanding of aging as a shared human experience that evolves in time. 

Exhibit photography by Tre’Voy Kelly & Company

Congratulations to Our Winners

AwardWinning Works & Artists/Writer
Echoes of TimeDon Polo by Karla García Burgos
Age IlluminatedSisters by Angy Newell
Conscious Aging AwardI’ve Never Seen a Baby Photo of My Grandpa by Daneille Moss
The Health Museum’s Staff PickLiberation by Lizzy Gurrola Maye
Our Final Words Award“Memento Mori, Seven Tears” by Pat Vassilakidis
Rosa Ana Orlando

Rosa Ana Orlando is a museum specialist and curator with over 15 years of experience in collections, exhibitions, and arts education. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, she holds two master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University and is known for her thoughtful, community-centered approach to the transformative power of art. 

age in our times juror
Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPC

Sean Fitzpatrick is a writer, educator, and psychotherapist. He serves as Executive Director of The Jung Center and maintains a private practice. With a background in psychology and Jungian studies, he also serves on the boards of the Center for the Healing of Racism and the Houston Museum District. 

Katie Scott

Katie Scott, CEO of CarePartners, is a dynamic and optimistic leader dedicated to the wellness of caregivers and their community. She holds a Master of Public Health and has worked in health-related nonprofit programs for nearly 20 years, developing quality programming and interventions for older adults and family caregivers to improve their wellness and quality of life. She serves on the National Adult Day Services Association Board and the Advisory Board for The Health Museum. 

Artists

Gbenga Ayeni

Lydia Bodnar-Balahutrak

Karla García Burgos

Lisa D. Cain, Ph.D.

Rita Monica Camin

Maddie Casagranda

Nancy Charbonneau

Sinden Collier

Tatiana Escallon

Malia Gomez

Tina Hernandez

Leslie Hoyt

James Harold Joiner

Meagan Killian

Lizzy Gurrola Maye

Daneille Moss

Angy Newell

Sevgi Oluk

Carolina Otero

Gladys Poorte

Jenny Kim Rival

Becky R. Soria

Oluseyi Soyege

Laura Spector

Constintine St. John

Cindy Williams-Ware


Writers

Carolyn Dahl

Ugochi Emenaha

Merve Erten

Tatiana Escallon

Azra Flexwala

Dede Fox

Julia Hiner

David A. Lee, M.D.

Claire Marie Tate

Margo Stutts Toombs

Pat Vassilakidis

Renee Yu

Stay tuned for the extension of the Age in Our Times exhibition at the Texas Medical Center Collaborative Building, on view from January 10 to March 10, 2026, with a special public program scheduled on February 4.

Participating Artists

Lydia Bodnar-Balahutrak

Monica Camin

Kathy Drago

Marsha Glickman

Vicky Gooch

Ashna Karpe

Tiffany Heng Hui Lee

Swati Pradeep

Aryan Rezvani, MD

Melissa Richardson Banks

Becky R. Soria

Jenifer Sundrla

Laura Spector

Sarrah Zadeh

Special Thanks to

houston arts alliance
Print Sponsor

Rose Tylinski

Healing Arts Program Managerrtylinski@thehealthmuseum.org713.337.8461

Please reach out for questions or assistance about the exhibition or sponsorship opportunities