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 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.

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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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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.

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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

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Gifts of Art presents Ki5

Vocalist Kyler Wilkins creates layered R&B, pop & folk songs
Ki5

Gifts of Art presents The Saline Fiddlers

America’s premier youth fiddling show band
Saline Fiddlers

Gifts of Art presents 4+ Jazz

Detroit area jazz fusion band
Paul Price

Gifts of Art presents Jean Wilson & Friends

Versatile ensemble that plays familiar classic songs
Jean Wilson

Gifts of Art presents Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations

Soulful Motown, Pop, and R&B
Denise Davis

Art Exhibit Calendar

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Gifts of Art presents Julia Wellings: Serenity

An Artist's Selection Scaled for Stillness
Event runs March 02, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Julia Wellings

Gifts of Art presents History is Reflected in Everyday Objects curated by Washtenaw County Historical Society

Everyday Items curated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society
Event runs March 09, 2026 - January 15, 2027
Washtenaw History

Gifts of Art presents Remind, Refresh & Inspire; City Living: Paintings by Nancy Flanagan

Paintings Inspired by City Living
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Nancy Flanagan

Gifts of Art presents Lavern on Monday: Mixed Media by Kerry Murphy Rolewicz

Lavern on Monday Series
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Kerry Murphy Rolewicz

Gifts of Art presents Stained Glass Creations by Suzanne Guimond Wilson

Stained Glass Creations
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Suzanne Guimond Wilson

Gifts of Art presents Small Landscapes: Collage by Karen K. Gallup

Landscape Collages
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Karen Gallup

Gifts of Art presents The Living Cosmos: Astrophotography by Michael Shapiro

Astrophotography Collection
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Michael Shapiro

Gifts of Art presents Widgets: Toys for Grown-Ups: Sculpture by Susan Hensel

Multipart Sculptures
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Susan Hensel

Gifts of Art presents Through Nature: Art Quilts by Sue Holdaway Heys

Nature-Inspired Art Quilts
Event runs June 08, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Sue Holdaway Heys
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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.

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