The Role of the Arts in Healthcare: Transforming Lives, Creating Community
New York City, United States

Report showcases the power of the arts to build strong communities, improve health and wellbeing and help people thrive. The report includes case studies and data on the impact of the first six years of the Illumination Fund’s initiative at the intersection of the arts and healthcare in New York City.
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At a time when health and mental health challenges are more urgent than ever, the arts offer innovative and compassionate solutions to enhance care, foster connection, and build healthier communities. This report shines a light on the extraordinary work being done by grantees, healthcare providers, and artists across the city and invites others to join this growing movement.
This groundbreaking report highlights six years of work through the Arts in Health Initiative, showcasing how arts-based programs have become a transformative force in addressing critical health challenges across New York City.
This groundbreaking report highlights six years of work through the Arts in Health Initiative, showcasing how arts-based programs have become a transformative force in addressing critical health challenges across New York City.