Calling all employee artists!
AIM is seeking original photography submissions for consideration to decorate the heart and neuro hospitals.
Nov. 1 is the deadline for faculty and staff to submit original photos
In 2009, more than 1,000 photographs taken by faculty and staff were submitted to UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine in response to a call to employee artists. Handpicked for their aesthetic appeal and soothing contributes, hundreds of photos now adorn patient care areas throughout the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital.
Seven years later, AIM is making another call to employee artists, this time seeking original photography submissions for consideration to decorate the UF Health Heart & Vascular and Neuromedicine hospitals. The selection committee is seeking photos of nature, which are said to reduce stress and promote positive feelings and behavior.In 2009, more than 1,000 photographs taken by faculty and staff were submitted to UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine in response to a call to employee artists. Handpicked for their aesthetic appeal and soothing attributes, hundreds of photos now adorn patient care areas throughout the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital.

“Just as there is evidence-based medicine, there is evidence-based art, which serves a deeper purpose,” said Christina Mullen, AIM director. “There’s a science behind it.”
Research demonstrates that properly constructed images can calm and soothe the viewer and act as a care tool. Landscapes that feature horizons, the sky, open space, trees and other forms of scenic nature have the best results.
“The previous calls to employee artists have been incredibly successful.” Mullen said. “Patients and families are so impressed and grateful that our staff share this side of themselves, and I’m looking forward to seeing what this next round holds.”
Please visit artsinmedicine.UFHealth.org for details regarding evidence-based art, submission image size, copyright and other information before emailing your digital files (JPEG or TIFF only) to Mullen at mullcm@shands.ufl.edu.
Call to Artists
Do you work at UF Health and have a passion for photography? If so, you are invited to submit your original work to be considered for display in the new heart and neuro hospitals opening in 2017.
We’re looking for natural landscapes that feature the following:
- Horizons
- Open spaces
- Trees
- Low growth (flowers, bushes or tall grasses)
- Skies with fair weather
- Fresh water
- Very few, if any, man-made objects or buildings
Submissions are due by Nov. 1, 2016
Please visit artsinmedicine.UFHealth.org for details regarding evidence-based art, submission image size, copyright and other information before emailing your digital files (JPEG or TIFF only) to Mullen at mullcm@shands.ufl.edu.