Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH)

Overview:

Profession(s): Arts and Healthcare
Member Type(s): Arts & Healthcare professionals
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1991
Members: 1,600
Address: 2437 15th St., NW, Washington, DC , 20009, USA
Phone: 202.299.9770
Fax: 202.299.9887
Email: mail@thesah.org
Website: www.thesah.org

Description:

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

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

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