“HEARTS OF PRACTICE”

DR. TASHA GOLDEN

WASHINGTON D.C. | FEBRUARY 2026

the art of impact

State arts agencies are poised to lead a paradigm shift in how communities access wellbeing through the arts.
But: Doing so requires us to illuminate and translate art’s health impacts.

That’s where evaluation comes in.

Far from cold strategy and lifeless numbers, evaluation is a vibrant, CREATIVE way to know ourselves: To articulate what we do, recognize assumptions, discover new ideas, translate impact.

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Dive deeper: “THE CO-CREATION EFFECT” is my new ebook, discounted for ‘Hearts of Practice’ attendees to help you co-create your programs, evaluations, & vision.

When You're Ready to Go Further:

Many state and regional arts organizations partner with me to transform vision into action. Whether you're reimagining your strategic role, building grantee capacity, or seeking evaluation approaches that work, I'd love to explore how we might collaborate. More below.

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. From state arts gatherings to SXSW, Google, and the Mayo Clinic, I help leaders think bigger about their work — offering science-backed frameworks they can implement right away.

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get Consulting, RESEARCH, & ADVISORY SUPPORT

I work with organizations across the globe — from universities and hospitals to arts orgs and corporate initiatives — to innovate practices and expand opportunities.

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 a clear opportunity to help reimagine health. how we tell the story matters.”

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… and translating what you see.

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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