Arts in Health
Bringing the Arts into the Care Environment

The Gifts of Art Program at Michigan Medicine brings the arts into the environment of care to help restore hope, encourage personal agency, and honor human dignity.

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Performances, Programs & More
Gifts of Art Programming

From live performances and walk-through exhibits to resources and concerts you can enjoy in your home, the Michigan Medicine Gifts of Art Program has something for everyone.

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About Arts in Health

Arts in Health at Michigan Medicine brings the arts into the environment of care to help restore hope, encourage personal agency, and honor human dignity.

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Programs, Services & Events

Performances and events for the entire community, art and music services for patients and guests, and permanent and changing art in hospital galleries are some of the Gifts of Art offerings.

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Arts Wellness Resources

Immerse yourself in the arts for the health of it. Here you will find a wide variety of music, nature, and art opportunities to explore or share with others at anytime of your choosing.

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Get Involved & Donate

Whether you want to make art, perform, exhibit, volunteer, or make a donation, here are some ways to connect arts and health in your life.

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Call for Art

The Gifts of Art program at Michigan Medicine is seeking submissions through June 15 for solo and group art exhibitions.

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Life Sciences Orchestra

Part of the Gifts of Art Program, the Life Sciences Orchestra plays two concerts a year at Hill Auditorium, drawing an audience of more than 1,000 community members, friends and family of the U-M life sciences community.

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Upcoming Performances View all Arts in Health performances
Gifts of Art Presents Lisa Raschiatore & John Etsell
Clarinet and piano duo
Lisa Raschiatore and John Etsell
Gifts of Art Presents Students from the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance students will present classical pieces.
University of Michigan School of Music students
Gifts of Art presents Alvin Waddles from Kerrytown Concert House
Detroit's Alvin Waddles does Cabaret
Alvin Waddles
Life Sciences Orchestra Spring Concert
A free Life Sciences Orchestra concert performed at Hill Auditorium
Life Sciences Orchestra
Art Exhibit Calendar Learn about our exhibits
In Search of Treasure: Hand-Cut Collage by Brooke Sauer
One of a kind hand-cut collages paired with specimens from the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.
Event runs December 11, 2023 - December 30, 2024
Brooke Sauer Collage
POSSESSED: Selections from an Artist's Everyday Belongings by Jaye Schlesinger
Paintings from an Artist's Everyday Belongings
Event runs October 03, 2023 - April 02, 2024
Jaye Schlesinger
Emerging Joy: Intuitive Painting by Ellie Harold
Large-format abstract paintings
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Ellie Harold
Our Campus Pets: Squirrels at the University of Michigan, Photography by Corey Seeman
Photography series featuring squirrels at the University of Michigan
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Corey Seeman
Jobs from A to Z: Pigment Ink on Canvas by Bill Franz
Photography series featuring people in jobs from A (Accordionist) to Z (Zookeeper)
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Bill Franz
Celebrating Ethnic Diversity: Jewelry by Marijim Thoene
Jewelry featuring a variety of pieces from around the world.
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Marijim Thoene
Heroines: Bronze Sculpture by Laura Testé
Figurative bronze sculpture.
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Laura Teste
Enchanted Gardens & Dreamscapes: Mixed Media by Kandy Myny
Mixed-media artwork inspired by nature and imagination.
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Kandy Myny
Generation Bridge, Mother & Daughter: Ceramics by Jackie & Catherine Stasevich
Ceramics from mother and daughter potters.
Event runs March 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Stasevich
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Your support makes it possible to bring the arts into the care environment to help restore hope and honor human dignity.

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