UF, partners launch new journal on the intersection of arts and health

A new academic journal launched this fall aims to broaden how work in the growing field of arts in health is shared and understood.

Perspectives on Arts in Health is a collaborative effort of the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University and Stanford Arts at Stanford University. Supported by strategic funding from the UF President’s Office, the open-access journal is designed to highlight creative practices that connect the arts with health care and community well-being.

“This journal is dedicated to celebrating the full spectrum of arts in health practice, spotlighting community artists, amplifying student voices and sharing innovations from health professionals working at the intersection of the arts and health,” said Ferol Carytsas, director of the UF Center for Arts in Medicine and founding editor of Perspectives on Arts in Health.

The journal’s structure emphasizes collaboration. An advisory board of national leaders in arts and health guides its direction, while an editorial board brings together experts from the arts, health care, public health and community development. Authors will work directly with editors in a mentorship-driven review process intended to promote dialogue and support.

The journal will publish twice a year, with submissions accepted year-round on a rolling. Its fully online format ensures global accessibility to students, practitioners and researchers interested in the intersections of art and health.

"The field of arts in health thrives when knowledge moves freely across disciplines, sectors and communities,” said Deborah Cullinan, vice president for the arts at Stanford University. “Perspectives on Arts in Health is uniquely positioned to nurture that exchange, creating a shared space where ideas spark, practices evolve and our collective impact deepens."