Webinar | Arts in the Clinical Setting: Exploring Models, Applications and Career Pathways

Join the Center for Arts in Medicine for the next session in the Arts in Health Webinar Series, featuring panelists Elke Downer (Senior Manager, JoyRx Music and UF Center for Arts in Medicine alum), Dr. Jenny Baxley Lee (Director, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Program and Master Lecturer with the Center), and Ricky Kendall (Arts in Health Practitioner, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Program).

This session will focus on the role of the arts within healthcare and clinical settings. From hospitals to outpatient clinics, artists are increasingly part of care teams—supporting patient well-being, staff resilience, and community engagement. Panelists will share diverse models of practice, real-world career pathways, and practical insights into how artists of all modalities can enter and thrive in healthcare environments.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore arts in health or looking to expand your practice into clinical settings, this conversation will help you understand the opportunities, challenges, and future directions of this growing field.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe 2-3 models of arts in health practices in hospitals or clinical settings.
- Describe 2–3 ways arts in healthcare programs can positively impact the well-being of patients, families, and staff.
- Identify 2-3 strategies for building or expanding arts in healthcare programs.
- Identify 2-3 career paths in arts in health in hospital or clinical settings.

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