Welcome to the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program (AHP) newsletter. In this week's issue: the AHP is now accepting submissions for the 9th Annual Poetry Café, you are invited to artist, Sharon Wolpoff's new exhibition, and musician-in-residence, Karen Ashbrook shares romantic music for Valentine's Day.

AHP Now Accepting Submissions for the 9th Annual Poetry Cafe

The 8th annual (Virtual) Poetry Café will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m.!

Celebrating the healing that comes through the written word as it is spoken, the Poetry Café is a very special event for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital patients, caregivers, associates and community members.

Please send us your original poem on the themes of “Elegance & Eloquence.”  

Contributors will be invited to read a poem on April 25. Their work will also be collected in the 2025 issue of Lombardi Voices.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 22. To submit your poem, or for more information, please contact Noni Ford at nf332@georgetown.edu.

The Poetry Café is sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Program and the Department of Mission and Pastoral Care.

"RECOLLECTIONS," Artist Sharon Wolpoff's Exhibition Reflects the Healing Power of Art

YOU'RE INVITED to a new exhibition

presented by the Georgetown Arts and Humanities Program

"RECOLLECTIONS" by Sharon Wolpoff

from February 5 - September 6, 2024

Opening Reception:

Where: Martin Marietta Conference Room in the Lombardi Cancer Center Atrium

When: Wednesday, February 28th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Gallery Talk: "Affirming the Connection Between Healing and the Arts" at 6:30pm

A conversation between artist, Sharon Wolpoff and Arts & Humanities faculty director, Julia Langley.

Sharon Wolpoff's "RECOLLECTIONS" reflects the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program's belief in the healing power of the arts.

RSVP to Noni Ford at nf332@georgetown.edu for more details and to receive your parking pass

AHP Musician-in-Residence, Karen Ashbrook Shares Romantic Valentine's Day Music

"Let Me Call you Sweetheart" by AHP Musician-in-Residence Karen Ashbrook on hammered dulcimer and husband Paul Oorts on accordion.

The Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program (AHP) promotes a holistic approach to healthcare for patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, staff members, and students through the use of music, dance, expressive writing, and visual arts. These therapeutic modalities are normally provided throughout the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and online through Eventbrite courses. The AHP is a program of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Please consider making a gift of any size to support the AHP so we may continue to grow and provide arts and humanities programming for our wonderful communities.