“HEARTS OF PRACTICE”

DR. TASHA GOLDEN

WASHINGTON D.C. | FEBRUARY 2026

State arts agencies are poised to lead a paradigm shift in how communities access wellbeing through the arts.
But: How do you build this capacity strategically?

So glad you’re part of the “Hearts of Practice” gathering! Scroll down for ways to work together; I’d love to connect.

EXPANDING YOUR AGENCY’S IMPACT

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How do you support grantees and ignite new opportunities?

I help arts agencies answer these questions by combining creative vision with cutting-edge health research. Get in touch; I’d be glad to support you with:

✔ GRANTEE SUPPORT & CAPACITY BUILDING
Help your state's arts organizations discover and communicate their health impacts—without overwhelming their capacity. From evaluation support to impactful events and specialized trainings (like “How We Human”), develop offerings that empower grantees.

✔ EVALUATION MADE ACCESSIBLE
Learn approaches to evaluation and impact measurement that work for organizations of all sizes. Discover what to ask of grantees, and how to help them deliver it.

✔ COMPELLING COMMUNICATIONS
Articulate the value of arts and health investments to legislators, communities, and other audiences—in ways that drive support and inspire action.

✔ STRATEGIC VISION
Reimagine your agency's role in your state's wellbeing and future. Whether reframing grantmaking priorities, exploring "arts on prescription", or positioning your agency as a cross-sector leader, discover opportunities to bolster growth and impact.

Work with Me:

BOOK a Keynote or Workshop

My virtual and in-person talks help audiences transform how they see their biggest challenges and opportunities (state arts gatherings, SXSW, US Conference of Mayors, corp events).
I help arts, health, and business leaders think bigger about their work — offering science-backed frameworks they can implement right away.

Planning an event? Click here (or on the image) for topics + more info.

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get Consulting, RESEARCH, & ADVISORY SUPPORT

I work with organizations across the globe — from universities and hospitals to arts orgs and Fortune 10 companies — to innovate practices and expand their impact.

Whether identifying and enhancing health impacts, finding unique ways to measure outcomes, or building partnerships that ignite growth, we combine science and the arts to move vision into action.

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book a MENTAL HEALTH training

Designed for arts professionals, my signature training has equipped thousands to better understand trauma and mental health, and to support the wellbeing of their teams, audiences, colleagues, students… and selves.

Artists need and deserve support for the powerful roles they play in our communities.

Build clarity and confidence, get practical tools, and bolster wellbeing & creativity at work, in community, and beyond:
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“state arts agencies have the clear opportunity to help reimagine health. let’s build a healthier future together.”

TASHA GOLDEN, PHD

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ABOUT…

As a behavioral scientist, I study what makes people tick, what gets them stuck, and what drives real change.

As an artist, I know that creativity isn't just about making things. It’s about seeing possibilities that others miss.

As both, I help people re-see their work and its potential… so they can grow their impact and ignite change.

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