Bringing the healing power of art to the communities we serve
About Healing Arts
As a leader in the healthcare industry, Henry Ford Health System strives to improve human life through excellence in the sciences and art of healthcare and healing. Healing Arts seeks to enhance the patient experience by utilizing the arts as positive distractions to reduce pain, anxiety, and stress.
The Mission of the Healing Arts program is to create restorative and calming environments for patients, visitors and staff by integrating the creative arts and aesthetic experiences into the healing process. Healing Arts seeks to bring literary, performing and visual art experiences that represent and celebrate the cultural diversity of the communities we serve.
Programs
Exhibit Galleries
Healing Arts opened its first gallery space in September of 2009 at the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. The Artist Avenue Gallery features local and regional artists as well as an annual employee exhibit. Artwork is rotated on a regular basis and displays various styles, medium, and subject matter.
How to Purchase Art Work
To purchase a piece of art work on exhibit, please call (313) 874-9127.
Call for Entries
Healing Arts is currently accepting 2-D entries for the 2009-2010 gallery season. Individual artists and arts organizations are welcome to submit recent works. Please see call for entries form for details.
Annual Employee Exhibit
Healing Arts hold its first ever employee art exhibit. This annual exhibit will feature system employees, volunteers and staff and give them the opportunity to share their art work.
For more information about the Healing Arts program, please contact us at (313) 874-9127 or at HealingArts@hfhs.org.
