The Arts & Health Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in Washington, DC. Founded in 1991, the Arts & Health Alliance is dedicated to promoting the incorporation of the arts as an integral component of healthcare by:
- Demonstrating the valuable roles the arts can play in enhancing the healing process
- Advocating for the integration of the arts into the environment and delivery of care within healthcare facilities
- Assisting in the professional development and management of arts programming for health care populations
- Providing resources and education to healthcare and arts professionals
- Encouraging and supporting research and investigation into the beneficial effects of the arts in healthcare