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Art Day at Grow Hub

Arts in Medicine is partnering with GROW HUB to offer FREE artmaking workshops for adults in the disability community and their caregivers. These once-monthly workshops will be held every last Tuesday of each month from 11AM – 12PM at Grow Hub (2900 NE 8th Ave) Eligibility criteria • Over…

Community Collage Night at SAW

Join Arts in Medicine for a casual collage night plus resource sharing to directly assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene, locally and nationally. Artists are often second responders, supporting communities affected by adverse events and health situations when community building is needed most. Arts in Medicine will create space to…

Creating a canvas of hope

The hope Paulette Fitzhugh found through art while awaiting a double lung transplant touched the lives of thousands of employees at UF Health Shands in Gainesville. Camee Morrow, UF Health Communications Specialist • September 30, 2024 Awaiting an organ transplant can bring many emotions and questions. How long will I…

Dance Class Has a New Name!

Dance for Lifelong Health has a new name! Now called Dance for Joy, the class is designed for participants over 60 with the focus on fun, fitness, creativity, and community using easy dance techniques from jazz, modern, ballet, and various national styles that contribute to experiencing the joy of motion.

From our hearts to yours, Happy Holidays!

The mosaic hearts featured here are part of a community-engaged participatory art project led by AIM Artist in Residence Sarah Hinds. Crafted by the hands of community members across Gainesville, FL under the visionary guidance of the Artist, hundreds of hearts just like this will be collected over…

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 Spring 2024 semester! Arts in Medicine is accepting returning volunteer applications ONLY for Spring ’24. Those interested in volunteering with AIM for the first time will…

Stories of Strength Exhibit and Opening Reception

Join Arts in Medicine and Streetlight for the Stories of Strength opening reception. The exhibit features original artworks to celebrate Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and tell the story of those living with sickle cell. Join us September 21st from 4-6pm for the opening reception, located in the Criser Cancer Resource…

Two AIM Dance Classes Return to Senior Center in a Hybrid Approach

We are excited to announce that Dance for Lifelong Health and Encore Dancers Workshop will both be adopting a hybrid approach for Summer 2022. Starting April 7th, 2022, both classes will offer limited in-person attendance for local participants. The option to Zoom in to the class will still be…

Registration for The Thriving Kind is now open!

Registration for AIM program, the Thriving Kind, is now open! The virtual program is geared toward former patients or caregivers of the UF Health Shands community who are seeking continued connection with art and mindful movement. Registration will close January 13th. The workshop is free and materials are provided. Register…