“The arts enhance the healing environment,

but they also invite people to visit the hospital

when they are well. If patients and families

are familiar with the hospital, they will feel more

comfortable in a time of need.”

M i c h a e l K a r p f, M D

Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

A r t s i n H e a l t h C a r e

Creating a healing environment with art

“Our mission is to create an environment of care

and to focus on the spiritual and emotional

well-being of our patients, families, caregivers

and staff. The program recognizes the arts

and the artists as powerful and positive forces

in the healing process. ”

t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f K e n t u c k y A r t s i n H e a l t h C a r e C o m m i t t e e

a volunteer community advisory council

S e v e r a l s i g n a t u r e p i e c e s

l o c a t e d i n p r i m a r y p u b l i c s p a c e s

s o l i c i t e d d e s i g n s f r o m

m a n y a r t i s t s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d .

The visual, literary and performing arts have existed in western and eastern

health care systems since the beginning of recorded history. A growing body of

research, both qualitative and quantitative, indicates that the arts serve

patients and caregivers as powerful aids in times of emotional vulnerability and

bring beauty into a stress-filled, health care world. The arts touch spirits

that seek solace and encouragement.

t h e h e a l i n g p o w e r of a r t

Pa m F o l s o mWatch the Corn Pop Up in Rows (detail)courtesy of B. Deemer Gallery

‹‹ K a r e n H e y lWater - Source of Life (detail)courtesy of the artist

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C a r o l y n H i s e lFlorida Musician (detail)courtesy of B. Deemer Gallery

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The Arts in HealthCare program will include art in all its forms - from the

whimsy of folk art, to the textural richness of glass, wood and ceramics, to the

soul-moving sounds of a musician or vocalist, to the stillness of a dancer

in repose. Every visitor will f ind art that is accessible; that resonates with their

individuality or opens the door to experiencing art for the first time.

t h e p ro g r a m ’ s s c op e

M u s i c t h e r a p y a n d p e r f o r m i n g a r t s

w i l l b e o r g a n i z e d u n d e r t h e n e w

L u c i l l e C a u d i l l L i t t l e P e r f o r m i n g

A r t s i n H e a l t h C a r e P r o g r a m .

T h e p e r f o r m i n g a r t s w i l l m o v e f r o m

s t a g e t o b e d s i d e a n d w i l l a l s o

i n c l u d e i n t e r a c t i v e p r o g r a m s .

J o h n R e y n t i e n sSpringtime in Kentucky (detail)commissioned art glass for the Myra Leigh Tobin Sanctuary

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“The increasing interest in arts in health care is

a manifestation of a global acceptance of the

movement. Arts in health care are complements

to medical science rather than substitutes.

The creative arts help people reclaim power over

their lives and their health.”

D r . J o h n G r a h a m - P o l e

“Restoring lives, restoring selves: The arts and healing.” International Journal of Arts Medicine

Aside from internationally commissioned pieces in key public locations,

the core collection will feature artists who work in all media

that have a Kentucky connection, many of which have achieved national

and international reputations.

u n iq u e ly K e n t u c k y

F o l k a r t i n t h e c o l l e c t i o n

w i l l r e p r e s e n t k e y K e n t u c k y

a r t i s t s c u r a t e d w i t h t h e

K e n t u c k y F o l k A r t C e n t e r .

R i c h a r d B r u l a n dPenumbra (detail)courtesy of B. Deemer Gallery

‹‹ J o N e a c e K r a u s eHorse Show (detail)Arts in HealthCare Core Collection

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C a lv i n C o o p e rRooster (detail)Arts in HealthCare Core Collection

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The University of Kentucky Arts in HealthCare program is supported solely by

private funds. Many individual gifts and collected proceeds from the

2007 Groundbreaking Gala have provided the support to begin the program.

Future gifts and collaborations with community art groups will bring

the program to full fruition.

d o n or dr i v e n

L a n d s c a p e e l e m e n t s a s a r t

w i l l u s e m a t e r i a l s a n d c o l o r s

t o b l u r t h e d i s t i n c t i o n

b e t w e e n i n d o o r s a n d o u t .

M a r k C o w d e nAutumn Triptych (detail)courtesy of B. Deemer Gallery

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Wa r r e n S e e l i gGingkoArts in HealthCare Core Collection

‹‹ ‹‹ D av i d C a u d i l lBreath of Musiccourtesy of B. Deemer Gallery

“At the deepest level, the creative process and

the healing process arise from a single source.

When you are an artist, you are a healer;

a wordless trust of the same mystery is the

foundation of your work and its integrity.”

R a c h e l N a o m i R e m e n , M D

Author of My Grandfather’s Blessings and Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal

The Arts in HealthCare program is only limited by our imagination

and the dedication of our volunteers. There are many ways you can help

create a healing environment with art.

If you would like more information about the University of Kentucky

Arts in HealthCare program, please contact Jacqueline Hamilton

t e l 859.257.5528 e m a i l jacqueline.hamilton@uky.edu

To make a gift, please contact Victoria Myers, Chief Development Officer

t e l 859.323.6306 e m a i l vicky.myers@uky.edu

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R o t a t i n g g a l l e r y s p a c e s w i l l

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v i s i t o f t e n a n d e n j o y.

E l l e n G l a s g o wLow Country Sunset (detail)courtesy of B. Deemer Gallery

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W i t h t h e a s s i s t a n c e o f B . D e e m e r G a l l e r y ( L o u i s v i l l e , K e n t u c k y )

t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f K e n t u c k y A r t s i n H e a l t h C a r e C o m m i t t e e

h a s i d e n t i f i e d s o m e o f t h e a r t a n d a r t i s t s t h a t w e h o p e t o i n c l u d e

i n t h e p r o g r a m ’ s C o r e C o l l e c t i o n .

S t e p h e n P o w e l lScreamers (interior detail)Arts in HealthCare Core Collection

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