Who are we?

RxArt believes in art. We are a not-for-profit corporation whose staff, advisors and board are accomplished individuals in their respective fields of art, healthcare and business.

We work with some of the most renowned and respected artists and arts professionals working today to provide exposure to the finest contemporary art in patient, procedure and examination rooms of healthcare facilities. We do not compromise the quality of the art we work with any more than a patient would knowingly compromise on the quality of their healthcare.

We do this because we believe in and support art’s capacity to provide hope and comfort in the most difficult of circumstances and to contribute immeasurably to spiritual and emotional health. Research evidence supports our belief that viewing art promotes a healing physiology which fortifies the immune system, changes pain perception, and decreases hospital length of stay.

Too often, the extraordinary advances in technical treatment in healthcare are not accompanied by an equally progressive environmental sensitivity. That’s where RxArt can help. We work with patient and staff feedback to provide sensitive and stimulating art installations for these sites. Art de-institutionalizes what are often sterile and alienating environments by providing a humanistic and creative surrounding which helps to relieve the stress and anxiety of patients, families and staff. It provides a psychological escape from healthcare difficulties and inspires improved morale and hope for all.