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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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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Arts in Health
Upcoming Performances View all Arts in Health performances
Gifts of Art presents Edie Herrold with Red Shoes
Jazz trio
Edie Herrold
25th Anniversary Concert
The U-M Life Sciences Orchestra plays a free concert in Hill Auditorium
Life Sciences Orchestra Hill Auditorium
Gifts of Art presents Mr. B
Boogie woogie piano
Mr. B
Gifts of Art presents The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance
SMTD
Art Exhibit Calendar Learn about our exhibits
Gifts of Art Presents A Classic Tin Toy Collection from Dr. Ami Rosenthal
Classic Tin Toys from the collection of Dr. Amnon “Ami” Rosenthal
Event runs November 04, 2024 - June 04, 2025
Classic Tin Toys
Gifts of Art presents Common Thread: Mixed Media by Fiber Club*
Fiber Club* is a community of artists and creative practitioners in the Detroit metro area
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Fiber Club
Gifts of Art presents Red Leather Suitcase: Reflections of Hope by Lin Lu Daku
Lin Lu, a Chinese American artist and writer is celebrated for intertwining art, resilience, and healing in her creative work
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Lin Lu Daku
Gifts of Art presents Diversity: Jewelry by Debra Hoffmaster
Jewelry featuring unique gemstones and objects in fabricated settings
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Debra Hoffmaster
Gifts of Art presents Fragments of Identity: Mixed Media by Tylear Jefferson
Figurative paintings that showcase a range of emotions using bold color and dramatic lighting
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Tylear Jefferson
Gifts of Art presents Sculptural Paintings: Ceramics by Susanne Stephenson
Large expressive ceramics inspired from landscapes and traveling
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Susanne Stephenson
Gifts of Art presents Scenic Michigan: Acrylic Paintings by William Brody
Michigan paintings featuring many scenes from the artist's hometown of Holly
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
William Brody
Gifts of Art presents Life in Small Moments: Mixed Media by Debo Groover
Large-scale paintings that capture moments in time and offer joy and levity
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Debo Groover
Gifts of Art presents Red Leather Suitcase: Reflections of Hope by Lin Lu Daku
Lin Lu, a Chinese American artist and writer is celebrated for intertwining art, resilience, and healing in her creative work
Event runs December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Lin Lu Daku
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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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