Spending time in a doctor’s office or in the hospital is challenging, with the stress and anxiety of illness, the isolation and boredom of waiting, and being stuck in an unfamiliar, stark environment. But research has shown that adding artwork to care spaces can significantly improve patient experience and health outcomes.

Youth Art For Healing is dedicated to bringing works of art created by youth into healthcare environments such as clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities. Our goal is to provide a sense of comfort, inspiration, and healing for patients and their loved ones, and healthcare professionals.

Here are just a few examples of how the artwork of Youth Art For Healing student artists transforms healthcare spaces so that patients and their loved ones feel more welcome and at ease, and healthcare professionals have a more welcoming work environment as well.