The EGS AHS Summer Sessions have come to a close!
We have successfully completed both of the 2025 Summer Sessions. We are pleased to share some meaningful images, especially from the Graduation Ceremonies, where we also celebrated the 30th anniversary of our Arts, Health and Society division.
The sessions unfolded smoothly, with all planned academic activities, workshops, and community gatherings taking place in a spirit of openness, creativity, and collaboration. It was a rich time of learning, artistic exploration, and connection — one that allowed us to honor our tradition while looking ahead with renewed energy.
To learn more about the history of EGS, please visit https://egs.edu/about/
Congratulations to our Master’s and PhD Qualifying Phase students of 2025!
Below are the dates for Summer Session 2026:
Session 1
June 8th (Session 1 starts at 9am) to June 28th (Session 1 ends at 10pm):
Master Programs in Expressive Arts with Specializations in Therapy, Coaching and Consulting, & Social Change/Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding
Doctoral Program in Expressive Arts
Session 2
July 8th (Session 2 starts at 9am) to July 28th (Session 2 ends at 10pm)
Master Programs in Expressive Arts with Specializations in Therapy, Coaching and Consulting, & Social Change/Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding
Doctoral Program in Expressive Arts
To learn more about our Masters and PhD Programs, please click below:
(Above Photo Sources: Chelsea Wilkinson, Katarina Marković, Felipe Viveros, and Sandy Tsz Shan Chow)
Introductory Online Experiential in Intermodal Expressive Arts
Are you interested in discovering Intermodal Expressive Arts? We Invite you to join our online Introductory Experiential, a space to explore the core components of Intermodal Expressive Arts through both theory and practice.
This session provides a meaningful introduction to our unique approach to teaching and facilitation. Whether you are curious about our Master’s PhD, or Professional Development programs – or simply wish to experience this way of learning – you are welcome.
AHS Program Director MA Barbara Hielscher-Witte has been elected again into the artistic-scientific experts council of of the International Society for Polyaesthetic Eduction (IGPE).
Since 2016, Barbara engages in the Society to support hosting Symposia and to develop and carry out projects emphasizing aesthetic experience in education. From a transdisciplinary, intercultural, social, inter-medial and tradition-integrative perspective, the IGPE is dedicated to research, teaching and implementation of aesthetic education in various fields of application. IGPE builds bridges between the arts and sciences and between cultures and education in general. IGPE intends to face the challenges and concerns of current cultural and social developments and their resulting education problems.
For more information, please visit: https://paeb.org/index.
Keynote Lecture at IEATA Conference
Our PhD Program Director, José Miguel Calderón, was invited as keynote speaker at the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) Conference, held this year at Endicott College in Boston — a beautiful venue by the sea, surrounded by gardens, an ideal setting for such a meaningful gathering.
José Miguel presented on the Vital Tinkuy: Processes of Transformation in Expressive Arts, a body of work developed in collaboration with Judith Alalú, faculty member, drawing from both of their doctoral research projects. Although Judith could not be present, José Miguel had the honor of sharing their joint work on her behalf.
The presentation was warmly received by the community. It was a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues in the field, with a special joy in meeting again with a group of EGS alumni who participated in the conference. The event offered a space to share knowledge and to continue weaving connections that strengthen our practice globally. The conference itself became a rich intercultural encounter, reflecting the growth and vitality of Expressive Arts across diverse contexts worldwide.
Upcoming Information Sessions
We now have dates confirmed for our Information Sessions for the Masters Program, PhD Program, and Professional Development (Continuing Education), with Lucía de Urioste, Student Advisor, and José Miguel Calderón, PhD, Program Director:
- 30 September 2025
- 21 October 2025
- 25 November 2025
- 27 January 2026
- 17 February 2026
- 31 March 2026
Time: 16:00–17:30 CET (Central European Time)
If you want to join, please send us a message with your name and interest (administration@egs.edu).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Expressive Arts and Global Health Program in Malta Dates are set!
October 22nd – 31st, 2026
The Expressive Arts and Global Health program provides didactic learning and practical skills training for artists, peacebuilders, humanitarian workers, health care providers, teachers, and change agents from all fields who work with individuals, groups, and communities experiencing traumatic stress and crisis.
For more information on the program, please visit: https://ahs.egs.edu/
Registration Opening: TBD
AHS PhD Candidacy Phase
We are now holding monthly online support meetings with all students in the Candidacy Phase of their dissertation. These meetings aim to foster a sense of academic community and shared learning. Sessions will include updates, peer exchange, and opportunities for faculty or recent graduates to present on topics related to dissertation work.
Additionally, a Google Classroom dedicated to students currently in the Candidacy Phase has been created. This space is used to share key documents, support materials, and announcements related to the dissertation journey.
Students who are interested in joining are invited to contact the PhD Program Director, José Miguel Calderón, at jose.miguel@egs.edu for more information.
(Photo Source: Chelsea Wilkinson)
Interested in reconnecting with EGS education and community?
In addition to our formal degree programs held in the summers, there are professional development courses available each year – in Saas-Fee, Malta, online and more!
Check out our website to learn more about our courses in Expressive Arts and Digital Media, Expressive Arts Practice, and Expressive Arts and Global Health, as well as our annual Spring Symposium.
(Photo Source: Shabrae Jackson )
Our alumni are the torchbearers of our institution’s legacy, and it is our mission to create a platform that not only keeps you connected with peers but also offers opportunities for professional development, networking, and personal growth.
Get involved by joining as a general member or become a part of the EGS Alumni Committee! We can’t wait to welcome you and build a thriving community together. Reach out today and take the first step towards reconnecting with your alma mater fellow graduates!
Partner Institutes
The field of Intermodal Expressive Arts (EXA) has grown considerably in the last thirty years and has developed an international reputation with professional representation in many countries. Click below to learn more about our course providing partner institutes and other cooperating universities.
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