Ohio University Arts in Health

05/29/2026

The National Organization for Arts in Health is an organization that brings important resources to members who include practitioners, creative arts therapists, educators, and artists of all disciplines.

05/28/2026

Several OHIO Master of Applied Arts in Health students are completing their professional internships this summer across Ohio, in NYC, and Boston. They are developing their culminating projects and when they complete their internship and successfully defend their projects, they will become August graduates!

05/21/2026

Learn more about the Bobcat ArtsCare program! Link to article in comments.

04/17/2026

The arts benefit us in many ways - individual preference and experiences matter, but it is also good to try new ways of creating. Engaging creatively in music, dance, visual arts, theater, film, or nature allows us to better regulate our systems on multiple levels. Engaging in the arts and nature with others helps us to feel more connected and a better sense of belonging.

We are excited to have co-created, and continue to develop, the Bobcat ArtsCare program with Well-Being & Recreation and Counseling, with support from Counseling & Psychological Services and the Bobcat ArtsCare Advisory Group.

04/17/2026

The OHIO Online Master of Applied Arts in Health (MAAH) Program in the Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is a one-of-a-kind online graduate program that brings artists from all disciplines together in a cohort model to further develop their career paths.

The 30-credit program can be completed in one calendar year (for fall starts), with enrollment open for spring, summer, or fall semesters. The asynchronous courses allow for flexibility of schedule and the on the ground volunteer hours and summer professional internships provide experiential skill development.

From enrollment advisors to career support services, students receive consistent support and guidance throughout their program, and connection after graduation.

Fall 2026 application deadline: August 3, 2026

Learn more here:

Join a vibrant community dedicated to leveraging the power of art to enhance mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Start your journey towards becoming a leader in the burgeoning field of arts in health.

04/17/2026

The OHIO Online Master of Applied Arts in Health (MAAH) program in the Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is a one-of-a-kind graduate program for artists of all disciplines obtain new career pathways.

A 30-credit program with asynchronous coursework that can be completed in one calendar year for fal starts, the MAAH program includes on the ground volunteer hours and a summer professional internship, all within the student's geographic location. Students are supported in their professional goals and are able to move through arts in health coursework in a cohort model.

Enrollment is open fall, spring, and summer semesters and from enrollment advisors to career support services, students receive consistent support and guidance.

Learn more here:
https://www.ohio.edu/online/programs/graduate/applied-arts-health

Fall 2026 applications are now being accepted!
*August 3, 2026 is deadline for fall applications.

Join a vibrant community dedicated to leveraging the power of art to enhance mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Start your journey towards becoming a leader in the burgeoning field of arts in health.

04/12/2026

Public health and the arts are part of the foundation of arts in health work!

National Organization for Arts in Health

Athens City-County Health Department staff explored the powerful connection between art and health during a visit to the Trisolini Gallery during National Public Health Week.

The exhibition, Soft Repairs by Madelyn Bartolone, examines craft as a form of healing and self-reflection. Rooted in concepts of art therapy and diary quilting, the exhibit offers a meaningful reminder that healing isn’t always linear—and that creativity can be a valuable tool for processing experiences and fostering resilience.

Experiences like this help us think more broadly about health, wellness, and the many ways our community can support both.

04/09/2026

We are still accepting applications for summer semester, but fall applications are underway too! Get started today!
https://www.ohio.edu/online/programs/graduate/applied-arts-health

Ohio University Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts
OHIO Online

04/09/2026

Learn more about Bobcat ArtsCare, launched in January 2025, a collaboration between Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts (Arts in Health), Well-Being & Recreation, and Counseling and Psychological Services.

PURPOSE: The Bobcat ArtsCare Program strives to connect each OHIO student to meaningful arts-based experiences that reduce stress, create social connections, improve mood, and support overall mental and physical wellness. Read the recent article about the program! Link in the comments section! 📖