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.
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
Replenish in the New Year Retreat for Women
Registration for the Replenish in the New Year Retreat for Women is now open. Join Integrative Therapies practitioner and yoga therapist Tammy…
Nature as Medicine
Nature as Medicine Art Exhibit and Opening Reception In partnership with the UF Health Science Center Libraries and College of Medicine Medical…
AIM Program Holiday Cancellations
Program Updates during the Holiday Season (December 2019 and January 2020) The following programs will be halted during the…
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
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Jan 23
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Encore Dancers Workshop
3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Jan 27
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Dance for Life
1:00pm to 2:15pm
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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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Jan 28
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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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Jan 29
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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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Jan 30
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Encore Dancers Workshop
3:00pm to 4:00pm
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Featured Event
Nature as Medicine Opening Reception and Art Exhibit
January 6 – 31, 2020
In partnership with the UF Health Science Center Libraries and College of Medicine Medical Humanities, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine proudly presents nature photography by UF medical student Colleen Cowdery. Colleen’s images capture the beauty and wonderment of some of our surrounding green spaces, and encourage us all to explore mindfulness through our rich natural world.
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