Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH)

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Address:
2437 15th St., NW
Washington
DC
20009
United States
Phone:
+1-202-2999770
Fax:
+1-202-2999887
Professions:
Art Therapy
Our members:
Arts & Healthcare Professionals
Region of activity:
National
United States
Scope of membership:
National
United States
Founded Founded: 1991 Members Members: 1,600

Description

The Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation in Washington, DC.

Member benefits

Your membership supports SAH's vital mission to advocate for the arts in healthcare.

Networking & Professional Development Opportunities:

Gain access to the membership directory and research directory
View and post job and volunteer opportunities
Stay connected through our listserv and monthly e-newsletter
Attend or host the SAH annual conference and regional meetings

Program Support & Development Opportunities:

Technical assistance and planning grants
Program development grants
Arts in healthcare awards

Mission / Aims

Founded in 1991, the Society for the Arts in Healthcare 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; and

Encouraging and supporting research and investigation into the beneficial effects of the arts in healthcare.

Principal activities

Clearinghouse, technical support, regranting, awards and travelling exhibits