Community Outreach Initiatives
Arts-in-MedicineSince 2004, the UNM Arts-In-Medicine program has been committed to bringing healing arts programming to communities across the state of New Mexico.
Our projects and collaborations offer creative encounters aimed at engaging participants in their innate powers of creativity and healing. Click below to learn more about our current initiatives.
Clinical Services
Healing Arts and Creative Encounters for patients and families, as well as staff and providers at The University of New Mexico Hospitals
Education
Healing Arts Certificate Program for undergraduate and graduate students, healthcare professionals, and the community-at-large. One of the six courses offered is an optional study abroad course in southern Africa
Research
Various projects to evaluate the program as a whole as well as specific interventions for specific populations
Community Outreach
Projects to promote and develop arts and health initiatives in local and regional community organizations and healthcare facilities
International Collaboration
Work with various international organizations and universities to promote and develop arts and healthcare programming in other countries; several projects currently underway in southern Africa