Arts-in-Medicine at UNM

Arts-in-Medicine at UNM Live music, art, poetry and massage in waiting rooms, at treatment centers, and the bedside, for patients, staff and families.

Watercolor, salt and crayon resist art (part 1) created at the UNM Children's Psychiatric Center.
04/09/2026

Watercolor, salt and crayon resist art (part 1) created at the UNM Children's Psychiatric Center.

Facilitated by artist-in-medicine, Amaris, the patients, family members and healthcare staff at the University of New Me...
04/03/2026

Facilitated by artist-in-medicine, Amaris, the patients, family members and healthcare staff at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center made zines about their Favorite Things of Spring and Rainy Days.

📣 Fall 2026 Course AnnouncementJoin us for Caring for Self & Other: Anatomy, Illness and the Healing Arts, an interdisci...
03/31/2026

📣 Fall 2026 Course Announcement
Join us for Caring for Self & Other: Anatomy, Illness and the Healing Arts, an interdisciplinary course designed for students of all backgrounds, artists-in-medicine, caregivers, and body workers.
Explore the body’s systems and common illnesses while engaging in creative, hands-on learning through:
🎨 Visual art
✍️ Writing
🌿 Guided imagery
🤝 Collaborative learning
This course blends anatomy, creativity, and compassionate care to deepen understanding of both self and others.

Arts-in-Medicine administration had the privilege of meeting an amazing human being today! Farzana Marie will be debuti...
03/04/2026

Arts-in-Medicine administration had the privilege of meeting an amazing human being today! Farzana Marie will be debuting her poetry book, When Language Left Me, on Sunday, March 15th Congratulations!
Can't make it to the poetry reading? You can read more about Farzana Marie's journey at www.farzanamarie.com

The Arts-in-Medicine team is back in action at UNM Hospital and the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Cente...
01/26/2026

The Arts-in-Medicine team is back in action at UNM Hospital and the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center! After a restorative winter break, we’re ready to bring patients, families, and staff moments of comfort, creativity, and joy through art and music.

🎶 Calling Musicians with a Heart for Healing 🎶The Arts-in-Medicine Program is looking for experienced musicians to join ...
01/21/2026

🎶 Calling Musicians with a Heart for Healing 🎶
The Arts-in-Medicine Program is looking for experienced musicians to join our incredible team of artists-in-medicine. We are especially seeking musicians who play guitar, harp, or cello and are interested in sharing their music in healthcare settings.
If you believe in the power of music to comfort, connect, and heal, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Please email Program Coordinator Melissa Sandoval at mwsandov@unm.edu to learn more.

🌍 Registration is now open! 🌍Don’t miss your chance to join Healing Arts IV (FA*486) this Spring 2026, featuring an unfo...
11/11/2025

🌍 Registration is now open! 🌍
Don’t miss your chance to join Healing Arts IV (FA*486) this Spring 2026, featuring an unforgettable study abroad experience in Italy!
Students will travel to Reggio Emilia over Spring Break to learn about the world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach and visit the Loris Malaguzzi International Center.

✈️ Space is limited! Students will need to reserve their training spot and book flights soon.

📩 Questions? Contact Program Coordinator Melissa Sandoval at mwsandov@unm.edu.

Lovely filter paper art from the patients and family members at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center!
11/02/2025

Lovely filter paper art from the patients and family members at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center!

Wonderful art from the patients in the Carrie Tingley Rehab Unit at UNMH!
11/02/2025

Wonderful art from the patients in the Carrie Tingley Rehab Unit at UNMH!

👻 A little Halloween magic from our friends at the Children’s Psychiatric Center (CPC) at UNMH!
10/31/2025

👻 A little Halloween magic from our friends at the Children’s Psychiatric Center (CPC) at UNMH!

This week at the Children’s Psychiatric Center, young artists turned simple wood slices into imaginative Halloween creat...
10/30/2025

This week at the Children’s Psychiatric Center, young artists turned simple wood slices into imaginative Halloween creatures! 🎃
Through art, we see confidence, creativity, and joy come to life, and we’re reminded how healing it can be to create something uniquely your own.

The UNM Arts-in-Medicine Program is seeking part-time massage therapists to provide chair massage for healthcare staff t...
10/09/2025

The UNM Arts-in-Medicine Program is seeking part-time massage therapists to provide chair massage for healthcare staff through our Roving Rejuvenator service at UNM Hospital.

If you value holistic care and want to make a difference in the lives of those who care for others, we’d love to connect with you.

Please send your resume to Melissa Sandoval, Program Coordinator, at mwsandov@unm.edu.

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