Arts in Health

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Arts in health is a field dedicated to using the power of the arts to enhance health and well-being in diverse institutional and community contexts.
- National Organization for Arts in Health

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts partners with health agencies, organizations, and artists to support effective and accessible arts experiences that serve New Hampshire’s most vulnerable populations: individuals and families whose lives are impacted by chronic disease, disability, behavioral health, substance misuse, aging and dementia, and incarceration. We continue to explore opportunities to expand our support of key public health priorities that affect the well-being of New Hampshire citizens, including trauma, racism, social isolation, and income instability. We do this work on behalf of all people in the Granite State, recognizing that when arts experiences are part of a comprehensive health strategy, people enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives—and our communities thrive.