What is the Arts in Health Program?
Our Arts in Health program is a dynamic initiative designed to integrate the creative arts into healthcare settings, promoting healing and well-being for patients, families, and healthcare providers. This program harnesses the transformative power of visual arts to enhance the overall healthcare experience, help reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve emotional health.

Artwork is changed several times throughout the year, introducing you to different artists and styles. Come explore our artists, makers, and students during normal business hours.

 

Who are the artists?
Our artists are all local to the North Central Florida area, including local high school students, and programs that promote artists with disabilities. They represent different styles and mediums from oils and acrylics, to stained class, needlework, and mixed media. Please take a moment to explore their websites.

 

Name

Website

Patricia Beitler

Website

M. Kyle Bunnell  
Jo Crawford

Website

Valerie D'Ortona

Website

Christian Duran

Website

Laurie Edgehill

Website

Joy Flowers

Website

Maria Hernandez

Website

Joyce Hinkle

Website

Susan Jacobson  
Sarah Jones

Website

Susan Knowles

Website

Ariel Linville

Website

Laura Margaret

Website

Jane Medved

Website

Lisa Mercer

Website

Paul Missal  
Leanne Pflaum  
Jane Polkowski

Website

Mary Reichart  
Mary Reid  
Amos Reid  
John Richardson

Website

Julia Sullivan  
Carole Yocum  
Eastside High School (Louann Howard-Blaskowski, Instructor)

Website

 

Is the artwork available for purchase?
Most of the artworks showcased here can be purchased by reaching out directly to the artist. Details about the artist and each piece can be found on the label next to the artwork. Artwork displayed by students is not for sale.

 

Are you accepting new artists for display?
Absolutely! Participation is free, and we are always eager to connect with new artists, makers, and students from the North Central Florida area who want to showcase their work. For more details, please feel free to email us at art@simedhealth.com or call (352) 224-2355.