KC Wellness Conference

Choose whether you want to attend to take a yoga class, present, sit and listen in for inspiration, or stay for it all! Register and rotate through sessions for this half-day of amazing info!
Studio 54oo and Vine Street Studio invite practitioners, educators, creatives, wellness leaders, and community advocates to submit session proposals for the 2026 Vine Street Wellness Conference—a one-day gathering dedicated to restoring balance, nurturing creativity, and strengthening community well-being.
We invite you come to this community event. Stay for the entire conference, or just choose a session that speaks to your personal or professional life!

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Call for Proposals

This year’s theme centers on the ways we care for ourselves, our work, and one another. We welcome proposals that educate, inspire, uplift, and offer participants meaningful tools they can apply immediately in their personal and professional lives.

We are seeking proposals that align with one of the following three themes:

1. Healing the Healer

Sessions that support those who care for others—therapists, educators, artists, activists, wellness practitioners, and community leaders.Topics may include:

• Preventing burnout and compassion fatigue
• Somatic practices for grounding and restoration
• Trauma-informed self-care
• Boundary setting and ethical care
• Creating sustainable wellness routines for helpers and healers

2. Day-to-Day Wellness

Workshops and talks offering practical, accessible approaches to everyday well-being.Topics may include:

• Stress management for busy professionals
• Nutrition, movement, and lifestyle habits
• Mental health tools for daily use
• Financial wellness and life balance
• Mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork
• Family or workplace wellness strategies

3. Art as Wellness

Explorations of creativity as a path to healing, reflection, and community connection.Topics may include:

• Expressive arts therapy
• Music, dance, or movement for emotional release
• Visual arts for mindfulness
• Writing and storytelling for personal growth
• Creative practices for stress reduction
• Community-based art for collective healing

Only ethically positive, uplifiting & inclusive proposals will be considered.

We welcome a variety of formats, including:

• Workshops (interactive)
• Talks/Presentations (informational)
• Creative Sessions (movement, artmaking, sound)
• Panel Discussions (multiple speakers)

Please include the following:

1. Session Title
2. Focus Area (Healing the Healer, Day-to-Day Wellness, or Art as Wellness)
3. Presenter Name, Bio (150 words), and Contact Information
4. Session Format (workshop, presentation, creative session, or panel)
5. Session Description (150–250 words)
6. Learning Outcomes (3–5 clear takeaways for participants)
7. Space/Materials Needed
8. Any relevant links or previous work

• Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
• Acceptance Notifications: by March 15 , 2026
• Submit Proposals To: [email protected]
• Conference Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Location: Vine Street Studio, Kansas City, MO | 2033 Vine Street, KCMO

About the Host

Dr. Auburn Ellis, CEO of Studio 54oo, is a visionary leader in wellness, creativity, and community-centered education. Her work uplifts underrepresented communities through accessible wellness training, artistic expression, and holistic development. This conference continues her commitment to creating spaces that heal, inspire, and empower.

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