Arts in Health
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.
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.
About Gifts of Art
Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine brings the arts into the environment of care to help restore hope, encourage personal agency, and honor human dignity.
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.
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.
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.
Listen to Our New Album, Spaces
In recognition of the new Delores Söderquist Brehm Chapel at Michigan Medicine, Gifts of Art bedside musicians composed a playlist of soothing music dedicated to the beautiful space. This album was recorded at the University of Michigan Duderstadt Audio Studios.
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.
Current Art Exhibits
Check out the following exhibits that are currently on display
Whimsical Gardens: Paintings by Carin Kulb Dangot
Whimsical Gardens: Paintings by Carin Kulb Dangot
Paintings
Serenity by Julia Wellings
Serenity by Julia Wellings
An Artist's Selection Scaled for Stillness
History is Reflected in Everyday Objects from Washtenaw County Historical Society
History is Reflected in Everyday Objects from Washtenaw County Historical Society
Everyday Items Curated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society
Wooden Vessels & Sculptures by Mike Nathal
Wooden Vessels & Sculptures by Mike Nathal
Wooden Vessels
Life Vessels: Clay, Stoneware & Porcelain by John H Good
Life Vessels: Clay, Stoneware & Porcelain by John H Good
Clay, Stoneware & Porcelain
Amusicment: Paintings by Ronaldo Byrd
Amusicment: Paintings by Ronaldo Byrd
Paintings
Celebration of Calligraphy: Paintings by Salma Arastu
Celebration of Calligraphy: Paintings by Salma Arastu
Paintings
Kolam – Memories & Patterns: Mixed Media by Shanthi Chandrasekar
Kolam – Memories & Patterns: Mixed Media by Shanthi Chandrasekar
Mixed Media
Michigan Medicine Employee Art Exhibition 2026
Michigan Medicine Employee Art Exhibition 2026
Art by Michigan Medicine Employees & Family
Upcoming Performances
Gifts of Art presents Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group’s Festival Music of Japan
Gifts of Art presents The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Gifts of Art presents The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Gifts of Art presents The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Gifts of Art presents The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Art Exhibit Calendar
Gifts of Art presents History is Reflected in Everyday Objects curated by Washtenaw County Historical Society
Gifts of Art presents Julia Wellings: Serenity
Gifts of Art presents Life Vessels: Clay, Stoneware & Porcelain by John H Good
Gifts of Art presents Amusicment: Paintings by Ronaldo Byrd
Gifts of Art presents Wooden Vessels & Sculptures by Mike Nathal
Gifts of Art presents Whimsical Gardens: Paintings by Carin Kulb Dangot
Gifts of Art presents Kolam – Memories & Patterns: Mixed Media by Shanthi Chandrasekar
Gifts of Art presents Celebration of Calligraphy: Paintings by Salma Arastu
Gifts of Art presents Michigan Medicine Employee Art Exhibition 2026
Donate to Gifts of Art
Your support makes it possible to bring the arts into the care environment to help restore hope and honor human dignity.
