Arts in Health

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The Arts at Your Bedside

Find out about bedside music, art, and storytelling opportunities for yourself, your guests or someone in your care.

Gifts of Art

Healing through Arts & Music at Michigan Medicine

Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to University of Michigan Health. Its programs utilize the arts to assist and enhance the healing process, reduce stress, support human dignity and renew the spirit.

For Patients

Bedside Art

Free art projects and coloring delivered by artists to your Michigan Medicine room for patients and guests to enjoy.

Bedside Music

Free live therapeutic music by Certified Music Practitioners® for a comforting stay at Michigan Medicine.

Bedside Story Studio

Get a guided session to record & share your personal story with music. Book a free visit with our writer-in-residence.

For Patients, Families & Visitors
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Art Exhibits

Explore diverse community art exhibits at Michigan Medicine, both in-person and online. Learn more about showcasing your work.

Learn more about art exhibits
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Performances & Events

Experience over 30 years of Michigan Medicine live concerts in-hospital or online, and access art workshops and events listings.

Learn more about performance and events
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Nature Resources

Discover the FRIENDS Meditation Garden at Michigan Medicine for comfort and respite, nestled in the courtyard near Towsley building.

Learn more about Nature Resources
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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.

Ways to Donate

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