UF Center for Arts in Medicine

UF Center for Arts in Medicine Connect, learn, & create with the UF Center for Arts in Medicine. Let's use the arts to create a healthier world.

The Center was proposed and became operational in 1996, following the development of the nation’s first university-level coursework in the arts in healthcare by the Center’s co-directors at UF in 1995. Its founding co-directors were Dr. John Graham-Pole, Dr. Rusti Brandman, and Jill Sonke. The Center for Arts in Medicine was formally established by the Florida Board of Regents at the University of

Florida in 1999. The Center grew from the groundbreaking clinical work of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program and serves as the academic, research and outreach component of the partner programs. Housed in the College of the Arts, the Center’s mission is three-fold, encompassing education and training in the use of the arts to enhance health, research of the arts in medicine, and outreach to promote art and creativity as catalysts for healthy lifestyles. The Center provides a framework for interdisciplinary collaboration among University of Florida faculty and students, healthcare providers, clinical artists, and the local and global communities. Through its programming and curriculum, the Center serves as a national and international model for arts in medicine research, education, and programming. Since 1996, UF’s arts in medicine curriculum has grown to include the Master of Arts (MA) in Arts in Medicine, graduate certificates in Arts in Medicine and Arts in Public Health, and undergraduate certificates in Arts in Medicine, Dance in Medicine, and Music in Medicine. These programs and over 25 courses serve students who are interested in building careers that engage the arts in promoting health and wellness in healthcare and community settings. The Center's faculty engage in research to develop an evidence base for the many applications of the arts in healthcare and public health, and mentor students in outreach programs including service-learning and study abroad. For more information about the Center, please visit our website at arts.ufl.edu/cam/ or contact us: [email protected] or 352-273-1488.

☀️🎭 What's on your summer arts in health agenda?Explore opportunities to learn, connect, and advance your work through g...
06/18/2026

☀️🎭 What's on your summer arts in health agenda?

Explore opportunities to learn, connect, and advance your work through grants, professional development, career openings, and more.

Featured Opportunities:
📚 UF Center | Graduate Program Application Deadline | July 1st
🎸 Center for Arab American Philanthropy | CAAP | Well Being in the Arts National Art Partners (NAP) Fund Grant | Apps Due June 29th
📸 Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts | Arts in Health Program Manager Job | Apps Due July 4th
🎶 Florida Division of Arts and Culture Arts & Culture | Grant Applications | Due July 10th
📑 UF Center for Arts, Migration + Entrepreneurship | Hybrid Intelligences Summer Program | July 10-13th
🏥 Culture and Health Community | International Shadowing Programme for Visual Artists in Italy | Apps Due July 14th
🩰 a2ru | 2026 Awards for Excellence in Arts in Health Education | Nomination Due July 31st
🧑‍🎨 Americans for the Arts | National Arts Policy Survey | Open Now

🔗 Find them all linked under "Featured" and "Opportunities" here: https://linktr.ee/ufcam

Stay connected- subscribe to the Arts in Health Today newsletter to keep up with discoveries, innovations, and opportunities in the field. ➡️ http://eepurl.com/dHHvyX

UF College of the Arts

06/17/2026

Roadmap to advance arts in health in your community 🎨🚦🗺️

A new report from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA explores how state arts agencies are advancing arts and health through arts prescribing, creative aging, veteran wellbeing, community resilience, and public health partnerships.

The report offers a timely roadmap for strengthening research, expanding access, and integrating the arts into health systems nationwide.

Swipe to explore key findings and recommendations. ➡️

Find the full report here: https://nasaa-arts.org/nasaa_research/a-guide-to-promoting-statewide-strategies-in-the-arts-and-health/?vgo_ee=XgTL9LEJqUBdm25q92qFFXFv6gym7v33CBqMDUqX%3Acx30trWJASqMhPo7e1Tu%2FdSFEMujsPZ6

National Endowment for the Arts, Americans for the Arts, National Organization for Arts in Health, UCL, Bloomberg Philanthropies

What’s happening in arts in health this month? 🎨✨The June 2026 edition of Arts in Health Today is here—bringing you the ...
06/16/2026

What’s happening in arts in health this month? 🎨✨

The June 2026 edition of Arts in Health Today is here—bringing you the latest research, upcoming events, funding opportunities, and field updates from the field.

🔗 Explore the full newsletter and stay connected to what’s shaping the field: https://mailchi.mp/arts/artsinhealthtoday_june2026-9315514

This month features:
UF College of the Arts
Center for Arab American Philanthropy | CAAP
Rutgers University
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Florida Division of Arts and Culture
UF Center for Arts, Migration + Entrepreneurship
a2ru
Americans for the Arts
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA
Bloomberg Philanthropies
& more!

Stay connected—subscribe now and keep up with discoveries, innovations, and opportunities in the field. ➡️ http://eepurl.com/dHHvyX

Just 3 days away! ⏰If you're interested in arts in health careers that support military service members, veterans, and t...
06/15/2026

Just 3 days away! ⏰

If you're interested in arts in health careers that support military service members, veterans, and their families, there's still time to join our upcoming Path to Practice webinar.

Hear from professionals working across military and veteran-serving organizations as they share their career journeys, discuss opportunities in the field, and offer practical advice for those looking to build a career at the intersection of the arts, health, and military community support.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM ET

Whether you're a student, emerging professional, or considering a new career direction, this conversation offers valuable insights into a unique and impactful area of arts in health practice.

Register today: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IhVL9bucRmabUux8BOiR7A #/registration

UF College of the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces Social Prescribing USA National Organization for Arts in Health National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA USO Wounded Warrior Project Arts Health Network NSW ACT Straz Center for the Performing Arts UAB Arts in Medicine UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham Americans for the Arts American Public Health Association APHA Student Assembly

06/12/2026

Legacies in motion 💃

The 2025 Arts in Health Intensive opened with a welcome reception at GFAA, where participants witnessed both the Continuum art exhibit and a special dance performance from Seniors on the Move!

The local group gathers weekly under the guidance of UF Health Shands AIM dancer Shera Curtis to move together, share testimonies, and connect with each other in a safe and supportive environment.

A new open access publication from our colleagues at Social Prescribing USA explores how healthcare and community leader...
06/11/2026

A new open access publication from our colleagues at Social Prescribing USA explores how healthcare and community leaders can advance social prescribing across the United States. 🎨🩺

Featuring insights from the EpiArts Lab and collaborators, the publication highlights growing evidence for arts, culture, and community-based approaches to health and wellbeing and offers practical guidance for expanding access to non-clinical supports that improve health outcomes.

💡 Key takeaway: Social prescribing has the potential to improve health outcomes while addressing some of healthcare's biggest challenges, including loneliness, social isolation, and rising costs. Rather than waiting years for large-scale reform, small, clinician-led pilots can help accelerate adoption and build evidence for what works.

Explore the new research helping shape the future of social prescribing in the United States below.

Siegel A, Zuckerman B, Hashmi AZ and Shapard S (2026) The future of U.S. social prescribing: foundations, implementation, and leadership summit insights. Front. Public Health 14:1789606. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1789606

National Endowment for the Arts, Americans for the Arts, UCL, Bloomberg Philanthropies, UF College of the Arts

Learn from national leaders in the field through UF Center for Arts in Medicine Graduate Programs!Our faculty bring deca...
06/10/2026

Learn from national leaders in the field through UF Center for Arts in Medicine Graduate Programs!

Our faculty bring decades of experience in research, practice and education. Study alongside faculty who are shaping the future of arts in health. Through mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on learning, our graduate program prepares students to leverage the arts to make meaningful health impacts in healthcare, communities, and beyond.

Meet just a few of the faculty who guide and inspire our students:
🎓 Jenny Baxley Lee, PhD, MA, BC-DMT
🎓 Heather Spooner, MA, ATR-BC
🎓 Anna Carapellotti, PhD

Ready to join our community of artists, practitioners, researchers, and changemakers? Applications for Fall 2026 are due July 1st.

Don't wait any longer... learn more and apply here: https://arts.ufl.edu/programs-schools/center-for-arts-in-medicine/admissions/graduate-admissions

UF College of the Arts

Curious about careers that use the arts to support health, healing, and resilience in military communities? 🎨🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Join...
06/09/2026

Curious about careers that use the arts to support health, healing, and resilience in military communities? 🎨🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Join us for our next webinar: Arts in Health Careers: Supporting Military Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families.

This conversation will feature leaders in the arts in health field who work with organizations such as the USO, Armed Forces Entertainment, Armed Services Arts Partnership - ASAP, Fleet and Family Support Program, and other military and veteran support programs. Learn about career pathways, essential skills, and opportunities in this growing area of practice, while gaining practical advice for building your own career.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM ET

Whether you're a student, emerging professional, or exploring new directions in arts in health, this webinar offers valuable insights into supporting those who serve through creative engagement.

Register today: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IhVL9bucRmabUux8BOiR7A #/registration

UF College of the Arts

06/08/2026

🎨 A beautiful reminder that the arts have long been part of healing environments. Thrilled to see this mural restored so it can continue inspiring wonder and connection for generations to come. Brava Bloomberg Philanthropies, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Museum of the City of New York for making this project possible!

📣 Attention Florida Arts & Cultural Organizations! Applications are now open for the Florida Division of Arts and Cultur...
06/08/2026

📣 Attention Florida Arts & Cultural Organizations! Applications are now open for the Florida Division of Arts and Culture Grant Programs!

The General Program Support grant helps eligible organizations sustain and grow their ongoing programs, performances, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Funding is designed to strengthen Florida's cultural landscape by supporting organizations that create meaningful arts experiences and expand access to the arts across the state.

⏰ Applications are due July 10.

If your organization is looking to advance its mission, deepen community impact, and invest in creative programming, this funding opportunity may be worth exploring!

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://dos.fl.gov/cultural/grants/grant-programs/general-program-support/

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