Sarah Hinds is a visual artist and community arts facilitator. She works as an artist at UF Health, creating art with hospital patients, hosting inpatient workshops, and supporting staff through creative engagements. She is a leader in the field internationally and is a faculty member of the Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship. Sarah is a UF graduate with a degree in Anthropology, where she explored the human connections between arts, health, nature, and culture.
Hand blown glass is Sarah’s primary medium of expression. She has been sculpting hot glass for over twenty years. Most recently, Sarah has been striving to combine her love of community and tactile materials, creating community engaged mosaic murals. This work has led her to both international residencies and inspiring projects at home. In 2024 she completed the HeART Wall, a monumental mosaic that combines the artistic passion of over 2500 Gainesville residents.
Why Arts in Medicine?
Sarah is a true believer in creativity as a vehicle for connection. When facing adversity, art making bolsters the spirit, quiets the mind, and provides a positive material release. It is a gift to witness this creative process at UF Health.