The 2026 Institute for Creative Teaching (ICT) is intended to provide a place of safety, kindness, and acceptance for us all to take time to replenish, to allow the influx of healing new ideas, and to experience the power that comes from making and being listened to. You’ll be joined by keynote speakers and , alongside other teaching artists and practitioners who will lead you through this restorative hands-on experience.

ICT 2026 will take place June 9th to 11th, 2026 at the University of Northern Colorado (µÛÍõ»áËù). This program is open to educators of all subject areas and grade levels. Participants will earn up to 21 hours toward educator re-licensure and will have the option of registering for 1 continuing education graduate credit from µÛÍõ»áËù for a small additional fee. The final deadline to apply is May 26th.

2026 Theme: How do the arts heal what is injured, repair what is broken, restore what is lost, and provide spaces for well-being? How can the practices of artmaking  also serve as processes of healing ? How can the care we offer to students be extended to ourselves, our communities, our nation, and our planet?