
Our deepest thanks to the William T. Bland Jr. Charitable Trust
for their donation towards the future AIM makers studio and gallery! This momentous, generous donation will support the construction of the space, as well as the artists in residence who will create in it for many years to come. Pictured left to right: Traci d'Auguste, Chief Operating Officer of UF Health Shands, Jenny Lee, Director of Arts in Medicine, Clare Garner of the W.T. Bland Jr. Charitable Trust

AIM in the community
The HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville, from Gainesville
Artist in residence Sarah Hinds began hosting HeART gatherings in schools, community centers, and parks, where local residents create over 1,500 individual mosaic hearts to be installed in a public art piece in 2024. Each heart will represent a thread in the vibrant fabric of our community, woven together to form a powerful visual symbol of unity and creativity.

aim goes global
AIM Artist in Residence Travels to Cairo for the Global South Arts in Health Week
Sarah Hinds, AIM visual artist in residence, recently returned from Cairo, Egypt, where she was a speaker and arts facilitator for the Global South Arts in Health Week. Read about her presenting and art facilitating experience abroad by clicking Read More.

aim innovates
AIM Nurse Coordinator and Team Present Research Findings at the 2023 National Organization for Arts in Health Convening
Lauren Arce, AIM Nurse Practitioner and Co-Investigator, sat down with us to share what prompted her to explore “What helps and what gets in the way of healthcare worker participation in workplace arts programs?” Check it out at the link below and stay tuned as the study continues to evolve!

AIM announcements
Encore Dancers Workshop Cancelled November 30th
Encore Dancers Workshop is cancelled Thursday, November 30th.Questions? Call Arts in Medicine at (352) 733-0880

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
The Criser Cancer Resource Center will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th. Arts in Medicine services will also be…

Returning Volunteer Applications are open!
12/1/23 Update: Applications for Spring 2024 are now closed. Returning volunteers, now is the time to submit your application materials for the…


AIM x WMBT 90.1 FM
Make a request for Shift Change Radio Hour!
Shift Change is an hour-long radio program showcasing health care workers’ song requests, testimonies, dedications/shout-outs to other fellow healthcare workers, and exciting patient and AIM spotlights.
Calendar of events
Upcoming Events, Classes, & Workshops
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Dec 04
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Meditation For Beginners – Virtual
4:30pm to 5:00pm
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Dec 05
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Dance for Lifelong Health – Virtual
12:15pm to 1:15pm
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Dec 06
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Shift Change Radio Hour on 90.1 FM
6:00am to 7:00am
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Dance for Life
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Gentle Yoga For Health – Virtual
4:15pm to 5:15pm
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Shift Change Radio Hour on 90.1 FM
6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Dec 07
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Encore Dancers Workshop – Virtual
1:45pm to 2:45pm
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Dec 11
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Meditation For Beginners – Virtual
4:30pm to 5:00pm
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Workshops & Wellness Classes
The mission of Arts in Medicine has always been to connect with the hospital community and beyond around the arts in health. Our teams are proud to present new ways of connection to those who have limited access to in-person engagements through virtual live-streaming, prerecorded classes and workshops, hybrid classes, and other online resources.
