Healing Through Art
Our programs use art to bring people together and support mental health in meaningful ways. Veterans can connect and unwind through glassmaking, while students and patients get access to fun, free creative experiences that boost well-being. Whether it's making art in a hospital or together in a classroom setting, these programs help build a stronger, more connected community.
Creative Connections
Creative Connections, offered in partnership with Rowan–Virtua NJISA, is a series of joyful and accessible arts workshops designed for adults 55+. Led by talented teaching artists from our community, these sessions invite you to explore papermaking, sculpture, watercolor, abstract painting, and more. Each workshop is a chance to discover new skills, connect with others, and create artwork you can be proud of.
Creative Connections is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts
Glass Art for Military Wellness
In partnership with WheatonArts, this program offers free glass art workshops for veterans and active-duty service members. Participants learn techniques like glassblowing and fusing in a hands-on, welcoming space that supports creativity, connection, and wellness. View the public exhibition of all pieces made during your next visit to Inspira Medical Center Vineland!
ArtWise Rx: Arts Prescribing Program
ArtWise Rx, Rowan’s first arts prescribing program, connects students to free local arts and culture experiences like creative workshops, concerts, or museum visits. Each personalized prescription includes a list of activities that are selected based on your interests and schedule. The program is available through Rowan's Wellness Center and Rowan Medicine to help support well-being through creative engagement.
If you’re a Rowan student, fill out this survey today to receive your personalized art prescription!
Check out these links about Arts Prescribing to learn more about this growing effort!
Artist in Residency Program
The Artist-in-Residence programs at the George Family Center for Healing Arts integrate professional artists into clinical and care-based environments, using creative practice to support well-being, connection, and communication. The artists work alongside patients, families, and providers to facilitate meaningful artistic engagement, complement clinical care, and introduce participants to the healing powers of art.
- CARES
Within the Child Abuse Research Education and Service Institute (CARES Institute), an embedded artist works parallel with healthcare professionals who regularly navigate the emotional weight of supporting children and families impacted by trauma. The artist’s role introduces a non-clinical point of connection within the workplace to help support the overall well-being of providers operating in a highly sensitive care context. - RISN
At the Rowan Integrated Special Needs Center (RISN), the residency serves individuals with complex developmental and physical disabilities. Led by Artist-in-Residence Aya Kinoshita, workshops are designed to encourage personal expression through adaptable drawing sessions and hands-on activities, which collectively inform the design of a large-scale community mosaic mural to be installed on the entrance wall of RISN.
