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.


Pick up the retro payphones and listen to stories of aging from 13 local writers
Exhibit photography by Tre’Voy Kelly & Company
Congratulations to Our Winners
| Award | Winning Works & Artists/Writer |
|---|---|
| Echoes of Time | Don Polo by Karla García Burgos |
| Age Illuminated | Sisters by Angy Newell |
| Conscious Aging Award | I’ve Never Seen a Baby Photo of My Grandpa by Daneille Moss |
| The Health Museum’s Staff Pick | Liberation 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.

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

Print Sponsor


Rose Tylinski
Healing Arts Program Managerrtylinski@thehealthmuseum.org713.337.8461Please reach out for questions or assistance about the exhibition or sponsorship opportunities