Three Crucial Questions:1. Do you live in Dallas County?
2. Are you a gigging creative (contract, 1099, or freelance work)?
3. Are you worried about health care costs?
If you answer yes to those questions, you’ll want to be at our next Art Boost Meetup on Tuesday, February 24.
We’ll be spotlighting Creatives Care Dallas — a health and wellness program created specifically for artists and gig workers in Dallas County. Offered by Arete Health Shield and available through Visit Dallas, this program makes preventive care and mental health resources affordable, flexible, and creative-lifestyle friendly.
INCLUDED IN THE MEMBERSHIP:
• Virtual Primary Care - accessible from anywhere, anytime
• 24/7 Telemedicine Urgent Care
• Virtual Behavioral Health
• $0 Copay on 2,000+ drugs
• DNA assessments
• 15-50% discounts on dental, vision, and medical procedures.�
*Coverage for up to five Dallas County residents regardless of relation.
Special Guests:
Byron Sanders, CEO of Arete Health Shield, will walk us through the program and how to enroll in the $65/month plan.
Performance by Emi Matsushita, movement artist and relational program leader & facilitator. Emi will also lead a mindful moment.
Join us Tuesday, February 24 from 6:00-8:30pm at the historic Plaza Theater in Garland. The Plaza is located on a revitalized downtown square that blends old-time charm, local dining, and a growing arts scene.
This FREE meetup is essential for Dallas County visual artists, musicians, performers, writers, and all creative gig workers. It will also be a great time to connect with other creatives
Come learn how to protect your health while protecting your creative life.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
The Plaza Theater, downtown Garland
521 W State St, Garland, TX 75040
Event Venue
The Plaza Theater, 200 N 6th St, Garland, TX 75040-6351, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
