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AIM Artist in Residence’s Global Impact

We are proud to announce that UF Health Artist in Residence Sarah Hinds has been awarded the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Award sponsored by the US Department of State. Through this program, Sarah will travel to Nigeria in West Africa to collaborate with Mandela…

18th Annual Arts in Medicine Summer Intensive

The 18th Annual Arts in Medicine Summer Intensive has arrived! The UF Center for Arts in Medicine and UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine programs are proud to host the Summer Intensive this year from May 6th-May 17th. The Intensive is a comprehensive training program for artists, health professionals, administrators,…

Marshal’s pARTy Opening Reception and Exhibit

Join UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine in celebrating the original works by Marshal Fisher. Marshal was an osteosarcoma patient at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital from 2014-2018, and utilized art in all its forms throughout adversity. This whimsical collection demonstrates his passion for art making, and honors…

Artist in Residence Contributes Works to Pediatric Infusion Center Renovation

Upon entering the newly renovated Pediatric Infusion Center in UF Health Shands’ Children’s Hospital, one is greeted by four furry/feathered faces. These are the faces of the three commissioned prints by AIM Artist in Residence and printmaker Molly Kempson. The displayed works feature a black bear, whitetail fawn, and a…

Rawlings Elementary School Murals

With support from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Arts in Medicine recently created a mural with a health and wellness focus at Rawlings Elementary School. Artist in Residence Sarah Hinds engaged the students at Rawlings in the project from conception to completion. The process began with Sarah leading the students through…

Patient Spotlight: The Heart and Soul of Viper

For years rapper/songwriter Rakeem Smith aka Viper has been lying awake crafting lyrics and rhymes and storing them in his mind. After a couple writing and recording sessions during a long-term hospital stay, Viper is ready to share his voice with the world.

Thankful for Love Kids Album

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Musician in Residence, Ricky Kendall, creates an album featuring songs inspired and co-written by our pediatric patients.