Dr. Concetta Tomaino, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), will join arts and health leaders from across New York State at the 2026 Empire Arts Summit on October 14, 2026 in Albany, NY.
Dr. Tomaino will serve as a panelist for “Care by Design: Arts and Health Partnerships That Work,” a session exploring how partnerships between artists, healthcare organizations, senior centers, and other care settings can create meaningful and sustainable programs.
The session will bring together leaders working across music therapy, arts and health, and peer-led recovery to discuss how these partnerships are developed, funded, and evaluated.
The Empire Arts Summit is presented by ArtsNYS and brings together artists, arts organizations, community leaders, and partners from across New York State to explore the role of the arts in building healthier and stronger communities.
Care by Design: Arts and Health Partnerships That Work
October 14, 2026 | 10:00–11:05 AM
The Egg, Albany, NY
