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AIM is Hiring: Musician in Residence

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine is seeking a part-time musician in residence to join our team of dynamic artists. Must understand music in a broad context and be able to adapt to and perform a variety of musical styles, specifically including pop, R&B, and gospel. Must possess excellent communication…

The Thriving Kind: Registration 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 October 7th. The workshop is free and materials are…

New Program: The Thriving Kind

Updated May 14th, 2021 The Thriving Kind aims to create community, connection and self-nurturance through gentle mindful movement and art-making. This program is offered freely as a continuum of care to those previously hospitalized and living with chronic conditions. These 90 minute sessions are offered on the 2nd Saturday monthly…

Artists’ Journals: Guest writer Betsy Fisher’s first installment

Betsy Fisher and her son, Marshal Artists in residence are often asked what it’s like to be an artist, musician, and/or writer working at the hospital bedside. So Arts in Medicine sought to outline their experiences through multimedia journal entries, written by the artists in residence, in a series titled…

Soon After Lunch

Soon after lunch, we had been told, a special artist would arrive who would love to meet Marshal and get creative with him. Ricky arrived in the early afternoon. He was carrying a guitar, just in case, but quickly discovered that drawing, not making music, was to be his calling…

Just Let Me Draw

“What would you like to do today, Marshal?”I never knew what would follow, how he would respond.Most times he wanted to create a character, or animal, fresh on his mind that day.Or maybe he saw something in another medium, and he wanted to try to do it…

More or Less

MoreMaking more from art and crafting supplies provided. That’s just what he did and who he was. The hospital bed sheet is stretched tight and filled with the boy and his creations.A plain wooden snake, meant to be painted. He has turned it into a sea serpent,…

AIM All-request Concerts Provide Continued Care

AIM Live Concert Update 12/17/2020 As AIM transitions back to full bedside services, the AIM Live Concerts have been paused. Thank you to all who attended and supported this effort to engage our hospital and…

AIM Drop-ins for staff in quarantine are back!

Arts in Medicine is here for you. Check out the image below for information on our free, no-commitment programs for UF Health staff in quarantine due to COVID-19. Check out our virtual resources on AIM to ConnectCheck us out on Facebook for our Live all-request concert…