What is Arts-in-Health?

Arts in health is a diverse, multidisciplinary field dedicated to transforming health through the arts in healthcare and community settings to enhance health and well-being in diverse institutional and community contexts (NOAH, 2017).

Respect

As an Arts-in-Health professional I embrace the whole person and celebrate their unique identity in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Autonomy

I will respect your autonomy and choice in participating in the arts-in-health experience.

Safety

During the arts-in-health experience (and otherwise), I will intentionally and unintentionally avoid causing you harm to your health and well-being.

Our Code of Ethics

These Code of Ethics are adapted versions from the National Organization of Arts in Health (NOAH) Code of Ethics and Standards for Arts in Health Professionals.

Confidentiality

I will honor the integrity of your experiences, ask for consent to share information, and follow the rules of institutions and partnerships on behalf of patients, staff, and participants.

Inclusion

As an Arts-in-Health professional, I will promote the inclusion of all individuals to the fullest extent possible, acknowledging and valuing, your engagement and participation. Regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, language, sexuality, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, ability, or socioeconomic status.

Competence

I will apply my professional knowledge and skills to ensure participant safety and program effectiveness while honoring the expertise and boundaries of my field of Arts-in-Health. I respect the qualifications of others and will guide participants to the care they need while not engaging in practices beyond my qualifications.

Integrity

As a person, I hold myself to a high degree of integrity and that extends into my Arts-in-Health profession. I act with honesty and responsibility adhering to these ethics, because it matters.

Justice

I will promote fair and just actions with respect to the field of arts-in-health, planetary health, and life's abundance of diversity from people to plants.

How can we collaborate?

  • Artwork Commission

  • Participatory Art Programming

  • Designing, leading, or facilitating Arts in Public Health Programs

  • Art Display Curation in Healthcare or Organization Setting