Harnessing the transformative power of the arts for health.
Founded in 1990, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine seeks to enrich a patient’s hospital stay through the visual, performing, and literary art activities and experiences provided and/or led by Artists in Residence.
10,000 Songs performed by Musicians in Residence at the bedside in 2018.
12,000 Visual Art activities led by an Artist in Residence at the bedside or in workshops in 2018.
1,500 Writing prompts provided by a Writer in Residence at the bedside or in workshops in 2018.
6,000 Dance workshops directed by a Dancer in Residence in 2018.
From Bird Strike to Hope:
The Story of Moe Ricks’s Optimism in the Face of Tragedy
"The typical healing process in the hospital is clinical – it's about medicines and machines. The Arts in Medicine guys, the type of healing that they offer is like basically for my soul."
Artist in Residence's Global Reach
You may know AIM artist in residence Sarah Hinds from her work in the hospital and at the bedside. What you may not know is her reach beyond the hospital and our community.
AIM Current Events
From Bird Strike to Hope: The Story of Moe…
In July 2019, staff wheeled Maurice (Moe) Ricks into surgery to prep him to receive a new heart and kidney, which were on a plane to Gainesville…
Professional Dancer Instructs Dance for Life Class
On February 5th, 2020, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and the UF Center for Arts in Medicine had the honor of welcoming Hyosun Choi of Invertigo…
Artwalk: Introductory Works from Grow Hub
UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine is thrilled to present Spring Forward: Introductory Works from the GROW HUB Artist Collective. In their first…
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
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Feb 28
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Artwalk: Introductory Works from Grow Hub
3:00pm to 10:00pm
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Mar 02
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Brushes with Hope
1:30pm to 3:30pm
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Meditation For Beginners
Sanctuary of Silence Silcence 2nd Floor Cancer Hospital
4:30pm to 5:00pm
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Mar 03
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Dance for Lifelong Health
11:30am to 12:30pm
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Dance for MS
The Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
3:30pm to 4:45pm
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Mar 04
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Art in Motion
1:30pm to 3:30pm
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Dance for Life
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Gentle Yoga For Health
4:15pm to 5:15pm
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Mar 05
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Encore Dancers Workshop
3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Featured Event
Artwalk: Introductory Works from Grow Hub
Artwalk – February 28th; On display from February 12th to March 12th
UF Health Arts in Medicine is thrilled to present Spring Forward: Introductory Works from the GROW HUB Artist Collective. In their first formal exhibition, fifteen emerging artists explore their supportive community and unique work environment.
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