UF Center for Arts in Medicine

What happens when arts in health becomes public policy? Join us May 26 at 1 PM EST for the fourth event in our Arts in Health Webinar Series: a moderated conversation on Georgia’s landmark arts in health legislation—and what it means for the future of the field. Georgia became the first state in the nation to formally pass legislation recognizing the impact of arts in health initiatives on mental health outcomes across clinical and community settings. Hear directly from the leaders who moved this landmark legislation forward—how it happened, the partnerships that made it possible, and what others can learn from this momentum. Moderated by Alex Rodriguez Featuring Marcel Foster, Kim Schofield, Dyllón Burnside, and Khadijah Ameen. You’ll gain: 💡 Insight into why this legislation matters 🌎 Real-world strategies for coalition-building 🎨 Practical ideas for advancing arts in health in your own community Be part of the conversation shaping what’s next. 🔗 Register in the link in our bio! #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInPublicHealth #UFArtsInMedicine #UFCAM

Artists, scholars, educators, students, and community organizers: the call for participation for the 2026 Imagining America National Gathering is now open! 🎨📚📑 This year’s gathering invites proposals that explore transitions, collective imagination, public scholarship, cultural organizing, and creative practices that help build more just and connected communities. Submissions may include workshops, panels, performances, storytelling, research presentations, and more. The deadline to submit proposals is June 30. Learn more and submit your proposal in the link in our bio under "Opportunities"! #ArtsInMedicine #ImaginingAmerica #ArtsAndHealth #CommunityEngagement #CreativePractice

🎭 Curious about careers that combine creativity, health, and community impact? Join the UF Center for Arts in Medicine for our upcoming virtual webinar, Arts in Health: Nontraditional & Interdisciplinary Careers, on June 2 at 2 PM ET. This conversation will explore the growing field of arts in health and the many ways professionals are using the arts to support healing and wellbeing in hospitals, communities, and public health settings. Whether you’re a student exploring career possibilities, an artist interested in healthcare, or simply curious about interdisciplinary work, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn more. The session will be moderated by Programs Specialist Michelle Rivers and feature insights from Center Director Ferol Carytsas, faculty member Anna Carapellotti, and current graduate student Kate Berk. 📅 June 2, 2026 ⏰ 2 PM ET 💻 Virtual Event Register in the link in our bio! #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInHealth #UFArtsInMedicine #UFCAM #CreativeCareers

✨ The National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) has opened applications for the 8th Annual Cam Busch NOAH Arts in Health Awards—an international program recognizing innovative work that advances health and wellbeing through the arts. Open to NOAH members, these awards celebrate individual artists, programs, and projects across healthcare and community settings that demonstrate measurable impact. 🗓️ Deadline: June 9, 2026 at 5 PM EDT 🗓️ Honorees will be recognized at NOAHCON 2026 this October. Have a project making a difference? Apply or nominate a colleague to help spotlight the power of arts in health - link in bio under "Opportunities"! #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInPublicHealth #UFArtsInMedicine #NOAH

🎨 The Social Prescribing USA Coalition of Social Prescribers is building a national movement of clinicians connecting patients to the “social vitamins” that support whole-person health—arts, nature, physical activity, and community. Whether you’re already integrating social prescribing or just getting started, this network offers practical tools, peer support, and opportunities to grow your impact—without adding to your workload. The Coalition is currently seeking professionals across disciplines, including: • Physicians (primary care, geriatrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, family medicine, internal medicine, and more) • Nurses and nurse practitioners • Social workers and care coordinators • Behavioral health clinicians • Community health workers • Public health clinicians • Occupational therapists Coalition members will gain access to clinician-tested tools and resources, a national peer-learning network, updates on research, policy, and innovation, and opportunities for pilots, funding, and collaboration! Together, this group can help build a more connected, community-centered approach to care. Ready to get involved? Sign up to join the Coalition and be part of the movement - link in bio under "Opportunities"! #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsPrescribing #SocialPrescribing #UFArtsInMedicine

Calling all emerging artists using their work for social change 🎨✨ The Third Wave Fund Artist-in-Residence program is now accepting applications! This annual, paid, fully virtual residency supports a visual artist in strengthening their creative practice while contributing to social change movements. The selected artist will collaborate with Third Wave Fund to create two digital illustrations and one short-form animated reel to amplify storytelling and expand visibility. 🗓️ Application deadline: May 13th Ready to use your art to make an impact? Learn more and apply in the link in our bio under "Opportunities"! #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInPublicHealth #UFArtsInMedicine #ArtistInResidence

Missed our Path to Practice info session? Catch the replay 🎥📚 If you’re interested in a career in arts in health, this session offers a close look at the graduate programs at the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine. Learn about the Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate, and Combination Program, including curriculum, student experience, and diverse career pathways across healthcare, public health, and community settings. You’ll hear insights from program leaders and faculty, as well as from current MA student Kate Berk. Ready to take the next step? Watch the replay in the link in our bio to explore which program is right for you! #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInPublicHealth #UFArtsInMedicine #UFCAM

Reflecting on Creating Healthy Communities: A Florida Arts in Health Forum 😌💭 What’s one quote or idea from the Forum that’s sticking around for you? We’d love to know! 👇 #CHCFL

In times of conflict, healing takes many forms—and the arts are one of the most powerful among them. 🎨 A recent global brief on Healing Arts in Times of War highlights how creative practices—from visual art to music and storytelling—are supporting resilience, recovery, and connection for individuals and communities affected by war. These approaches offer more than expression; they help make sense of trauma, foster communication, and create pathways toward healing when words fall short. As this work continues around the world, it reminds us that creativity is not a luxury, but a vital tool for care, recovery, and human connection! 🔗 Read the full brief in the link in our bio! #ArtsInMedicine #HealingThroughArt #ArtsInPublicHealth #ArtsAndHealth #CreativeCare

Big congratulations to our Spring 2026 graduates! 🎓✨ Linh Dang, Cynthia Portalatin, Victoria Blanchette, Kaileigh Anne (Buckley) Tayek, Saee Bhavani Subramanian, and Shannon Rogers, your dedication to advancing arts in health inspires us all. As Kaileigh shared, this work is about “translat[ing] unique talents into meaningful, evidence-informed, high-impact community programs,”- and each of you has done exactly that, bringing your own creativity, lived experience, and perspective into arts in health scholarship. We can’t wait to see where your arts in health practice takes you next! #ArtsInHealth #ArtsInMedicine #ArtsInPublicHealth #UFArtsInMedicine #UFCAM

Celebrating the power of creative movement on International Dance Day 🩰💃 Dance is more than expression- it's a health behavior. In addition to the physical health benefits of getting us moving in our bodies, research shows dance-based interventions can reduce depression, anxiety, and stress while enhancing mood. Like our Dance in Medicine student, Andrea Villamizar, who led a movement class for perinatal moms alongside UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Dancer in Residence and Center lecturer Whitney Wilson, creating space for self-care and shared experience through movement. This International Dance Day, we invite you to explore research shaping the field of dance in arts in health: 💃 Evidence of the Effects of Dance Interventions on Adults Mental Health 🧠 Social Dance & Movement for Mental Health 🩰 The Effects of Dance Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Depression 🕺 Dance Movement Therapy for Depression 👥 The Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Dance and its Effects on Children and Adolescents All linked under "Research" in our Linktree in bio! Today, we celebrate the artists, practitioners, and participants who are shaping health through dance! #InternationalDanceDay #ArtsInHealth #DanceInMedicine #ArtsEngagement #UFArtsInMedicine

Are you migrating to Gainesville tomorrow, April 30th, for the Florida Arts in Health Forum? 🙋🪶 We’re thrilled to welcome registrants to this one-day event featuring key insights and takeaways from the Creating Healthy Communities Convening at NJPAC, alongside highlights of innovative arts in health efforts happening throughout Florida. EVENT DETAILS: Creating Healthy Communities: A Florida Arts in Health Forum—registration required; seats are full 🗓 Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 10am-4pm 📍 Heartwood Soundstage at South Main Station (619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601) Evening Social—free and open to all (no registration required) 🗓 Thursday, April 30th from 6-9pm 📍Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art (3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608) Come ready to gather valuable insights from leaders in the field of arts in health, hear from meaningful keynote speakers, and witness inspiring arts performances and engagements. Questions? Email us at [email protected] #CHCFL