The Society for the Arts in Healthcare, an international membership organization, advances the arts as integral to healthcare by advocating for the use of the arts in all healthcare environments; assisting professional development; and promoting research, best practices and model programs in the field.

Arts in healthcare is a diverse, multidisciplinary field that humanizes the healthcare experience for patients, families and caregivers and connects millions of people with the power of the arts at key moments in their lives. This rapidly growing field applies a multitude of art forms to a wide variety of healthcare settings. Literary, performing and visual arts and design create a better healthcare experience for patients, families and staff.