UF Center for Arts in Medicine

Join our upcoming virtual webinar on June 2 at 2 PM ET! This conversation explores the growing field of arts in health and many ways professionals are using the arts to support healing and wellbeing in hospitals, communities, and public health settings. ufl.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) has opened applications to NOAH members for the 8th Annual Cam Busch Arts in Health Awards—an international program recognizing innovative work that advances health and wellbeing through the arts. thenoah.org/2026-noah-arts…

@SocPrescribeUSA Coalition of Social Prescribers is building a national movement of clinicians connecting patients to the “social vitamins” that support whole-person health—arts, nature, physical activity, and community. Sign up to join the Coalition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Third Wave Fund Artist-in-Residence program is now accepting applications by May 13th! This annual, paid, fully virtual residency supports a visual artist in strengthening their creative practice while contributing to social change movements. thirdwavefund.org/third-wave-fun…

Missed our info session? Learn about the Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate, and Combination Program, including curriculum, student experience, and diverse career pathways across healthcare, public health, and community settings in the webinar replay: vimeo.com/1189167432?sha…

Recent global brief on Healing Arts in Times of War highlights how creative practices support resilience, recovery & connection for those affected by war. These approaches help make sense of trauma, foster communication & create pathways toward healing. crooked-antechinus.files.svdcdn.com/production/ima…

Join us on May 26 at 1 PM EST for the fourth event in our Arts in Health webinar series—a moderated conversation exploring the successful passage of landmark arts in health legislation in Georgia, and what it signals for the future of the field. 🔗 ufl.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Reminder! We’d love to hear your feedback on the Arts in Health Intensive 🎨 By sharing your feedback, you’re helping us strengthen, refine, and better support the next generation of arts in health practitioners! 📝: ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08…

Don’t miss the Path to Practice Info Session! Explore the Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate, and Combination Program options, and learn how each pathway prepares students for impactful careers in healthcare, public health, and community settings. ufl.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Spring into new ideas at the intersection of creativity and health 🌿🎨✨ The April edition of our Arts in Health Today newsletter is here- featuring fresh research, upcoming opportunities, and resources to deepen your practice this season. mailchi.mp/arts/artsinhea…

Spring into new ideas at the intersection of creativity and health 🌿🎨✨ The April edition of our Arts in Health Today newsletter is here—featuring fresh research, upcoming events, and opportunities to deepen your practice this season. mailchi.mp/arts/artsinhea…

🎥 Our Arts in Health series Webinar 3 replay on YouTube! The convo highlights real-world programs using dance, visual art, and community-based initiatives to reduce social isolation, encourage behavior change, and build resilience across the lifespan. youtube.com/watch?v=fqPFdS…

Why do the arts have such an impact on mental health? Research suggests that art engagement works through a complex network of interconnected processes including emotional expression, cognitive stimulation, stress regulation & social connection. Read more: nature.com/articles/s4415…

Join our info session to learn about the Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate, and Combination Program at the Center, including curriculum, student experience, and career pathways in healthcare, public health, and community settings. April 18th at 2:00PM: ufl.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Creative expression can offer space for reflection, connection & healing. Art Became the Oxygen: An Artistic Response Guide explores how artists, cultural workers & community leaders have used the arts to respond to crisis & support collective resilience. drive.google.com/file/d/0B8TOgF…

Welcome to the team, Michelle Wilder Rivers! We’re excited to introduce our new Graduate Recruitment Specialist, who brings a passion for higher education, the arts, & community building to the Center. Join us in giving Michelle a warm welcome to the Center for Arts in Medicine!

New article highlights how creative practices are increasingly recognized as tools for health & spotlights UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine where artists work alongside clinicians to support patients through music, visual arts, movement and storytelling! reasonstobecheerful.world/art-for-health/

Today we celebrate Social Prescribing Day, a global movement connecting people to arts, culture & nature as essential to health & wellbeing. We’re proud to advance this movement through research, partnerships & programs. Explore more from @SocPrescribeUSA socialprescribingusa.com/spday

Social Prescribing Day is 1 day away! Explore research from the EpiArts Lab examining how arts & culture are being integrated into social prescribing initiatives! Check it out to learn about the evolving landscape of arts & social prescribing in the U.S. sites.google.com/ufl.edu/epiart…

In celebration of Social Prescribing Day on March 26 we're highlighting a field resource 💫 Ready to bring creativity into care? Use the Arts on Prescription Field Guide to start a program in your community. 🎨 🔗 ow.ly/GWAS50YykYo