We’re all artists, according to a former U.S. Surgeon General. Here’s what else we learned at the Bridging Visual Arts & Healthcare Symposium.

When someone you love is in the hospital, it’s hard to know how to best support them or what to bring. Bringing something to their room that you can do together is a creative and thoughtful way to help pass the time and connect.

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve enrolled in the Arts in Health Intensive at the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine in Gainesville. This three-day immersive program has been a cornerstone in the field of arts in health for over two decades—bringing together artists, healthcare professionals, educators, and changemakers to explore how creativity can support healing and well-being. As the founder of The Ugly Art Studio, which offers art classes in Lake Nona, I’m