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

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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Making Music Together
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
Ukulele Music by Gerald Ross
Gifts of Art presents Ukulele Music by Gerald Ross
Gerald Ross poses for a photo with his ukelele
Cecilia Smith and Lafayette Harris Jr. Duo American Music Traditions
Pianist Lafayette Harris Jr. and vibraphonist Cecilia Smith will explore a potpourri of American Music forms.
Cecilia Smith and Lafayette Harris Jr. (right)
Performance by U-M School of Music Students
U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance students will present classical pieces.
School of Music string players perform on stage
Art Exhibit Calendar Learn about our exhibits
Motawi Tileworks: A celebration of 30 years
Nawal Motawi presents this retrospective exhibit as a celebration of local artistry.
Event runs February 20, 2023 - December 23, 2023
Motawi tileworks pieces of trees and flower
Native Wildflowers in Watercolor by Cheryl Gould
Cheryl Gould is a retired art teacher who now hikes and bikes with her camera. She uses her photos as a basis for her paintings.
Event runs June 12, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Gould painting of flowers along the lakeshore
All That Tender Green Stuff: Mixed Media by Laura Cavanagh & Chrissy Gordon
Metro-Detroit artists Laura Cavanagh and Chrissy Gordon explore the relationship of constructed spaces with the natural world through their work in oil/soft pastels and oil paint.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Laura Cavanaugh and Chrissy Gordon artwork
The Good Ones: Drawings by Natalie Petrosky
Natalie Petrosky started this series of drawings while staying at her parents’ house and discovering a bag of crayons from her childhood. She has used an image of a treasure chest from an old Wario game to alter and repeat in order to investigate color theory.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Drawings by Natalie Petrosky
State Plates: Ceramics from the International Museum of Dinnerware Design
The International Museum of Dinnerware Design is pleased to share the joy of two avid collectors, Robert E. and Mary T. Wortman, through this exhibition of commemorative earthenware state plates.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
A Michigan state plate art next to a Massachusetts plate art
Michigan Medicine Employee Art Exhibition 2023
Each year Gifts of Art presents an in-person exhibition of artwork by Michigan Medicine faculty, staff, learners, volunteers and family members, now also available online.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
A city painting and weaving art on display
Expressions in Landscape, Still Life & Fantasy: Gouache & Ink Paintings by Richard Goff
Richard Goff has been painting for more than 40 years. This exhibit features a range of his work, subject matter, and representational style.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Floral painting by Richard Goff
Embracing Transformation: Ceramics by Kristin Kowalski
As a ceramic sculptor, Kristin Kowalski draws inspiration from the natural environment and human interactions. Her artworks reflect her appreciation for nature and its beauty through ceramic techniques and processes.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Kristin Kowalski floral ceramic art
Expressions in Landscape, Still Life & Fantasy: Gouache & Ink Paintings by Richard Goff
Richard Goff has been painting for more than 40 years. This exhibit features a range of his work, subject matter, and representational style.
Event runs September 05, 2023 - December 01, 2023
Floral painting by Richard Goff
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