VCU Health Arts in Healthcare

10/09/2025

We are thrilled to be hosting the highly anticipated Richmond Folk Festival tomorrow in the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Performance Space. Performing tomorrow at 10:15am is YAMINI KALLURI & THE KRITYA MUSIC ENSEMBLE!

It is VCU Health Arts in Healthcare's mission to facilitate events that give our patients and visitors unique opportunity experiences while here at the hospital, providing moments to unwind and reset.

YAMINI KALLURI & THE KRITYA MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Friday, October 10 from 10:15-11am
Location | CHoR Performance Space, Sky Lobby
[open to pediatric patients and their family members]

“As cultural traditions take root in diaspora communities, new connections between generations and cultures are both necessary and revitalizing. Right after the pandemic, acclaimed young dancer Yamini Kalluri, a master of the Kuchipudi dance of her Telugu forbearers, began a collaboration with some of the finest Carnatic musicians in the country, adding a new depth to her captivating movements. Their appearance at the Richmond Folk Festival braids together these two strands of South Indian tradition into a spellbinding presentation of their shared heritage.” Richmond Folk Festival VCU HealthRVA Magazine VCUarts Theatre VCUarts National Organization for Arts in Health

10/03/2025

recognizes and honors Hispanic Heritage Month through the exhibition of works by Richard Harding ! Take a stroll through the Gateway Gallery to enjoy these intricate and exciting pieces, showcasing rich history and cultural significance.

On Exhibit | 9/9 - 11/6/2025

Richard Harding is an Ashland-based artist who specializes in the intricate techniques found in basketry. Through the use of chording sewn in concentric circles, he creates stunning and unique pieces that emulate the beauty of organic forms. Inspired by cultural parallels between basketry and pottery, Harding’s work explores the intricate relationship between traditional crafts and contemporary art. Using Thread, Twine, Rope, and other materials, he produces soft sculptures that challenge the traditional boundaries of fiber art.

With a deep appreciation for the meticulous process of weaving, Harding’s work not only showcases his technical proficiency but also invites viewers to contemplate the rich history and cultural significance of basketry.

09/03/2025

is celebrating it’s 20th Annual National Arts program with a record showing of artists and artwork! We had 261 pieces of artwork by 157 artists who were comprised of and team members, their immediate family members, retirees, volunteers, and medical students. Our team members, patients, and visitors have come to love this time of year because of this show 🖼️🎨🏥

This is the last week to view the exhibit, so make it a point to stop by Main Hospital 1st floor to enjoy this amazing exhibition!

08/22/2025

The bright colors of Victoria Collins' paintings fill the hallway of our North Hospital lobby! From the abstract geometrical paintings to the vibrant landscapes, the joy found in her pieces are a welcome breath of fresh air when entering VCU Health.

On exhibit 8.1 - 10.31.2025

“Each morning, I begin in stillness—reading, journaling, and meditating. This quiet time grounds me and often inspires the thoughts, feelings, and intentions that I carry into my creative process. I see art everywhere. Observing nature—its shapes, textures, and colors—sparks a desire in me to create, to explore, and to express.
Whether working with canvas or photography, I am drawn to the play of color—bright and bold. I build depth and energy through layers of paint, gestural movement, and intuitive mark making, allowing each piece to evolve organically. My work is a reflection of the joy I find in the process and the light I hope to share with others.
Through my art, I invite you into a shared journey—one of curiosity, emotion, and connection. My hope is that each piece brings positive energy and a sense of warmth and light into your space.
Art, for me, is an exploration of color, texture, and emotion. My journey began with a foundation in Art and Psychology, leading to a lifelong appreciation of how creativity connects us to ourselves and others. After years in the medical device industry, my move to Lake Anna in 2020 reignited my passion for painting. I am drawn to the tactile experience of “pushing” paint, layering colors, and discovering unexpected depth through acrylics, mixed media, and oil painting. The interplay of texture and movement in my work mirrors the organic flow of nature and emotion, creating pieces that invite personal interpretation. Above all, I am honored when my art resonates with others—when someone feels a connection strong enough to welcome it into their space. Each painting is a conversation, an expression of joy, contemplation, and discovery.“
William & Mary National Organization for Arts in Health VCU Health Nursing VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

06/02/2025

Currently on exhibit in the Gateway Gallery are lovely oil paintings by ! Take a moment to relax and enjoy the variety of scenes and subjects that she has painted, creating a beautiful and healing space for all of those that walk the hospital halls at

On exhibit April 2 – August 1, 2025

Artist Carson Overstreet grew up in the small town of Bedford, Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by the southern landscape and molded by her own artistic family upbringing, Carson—who was always artistically inclined—took up painting in 2013. For her first ten years of painting, she worked as a self-taught artist. Since 2023, she has enrolled in courses with Scott Christensen and the late Randy Sexton and read every art book that she can. She dabbles in a little bit of everything with subjects including landscapes, florals, still life, figures and plein air, though large-scale landscapes and florals continue to be her most sought-after pieces. Her work defies categorization ranging from large to small, muted to saturated with color, realistic to abstract.

Carson’s work is available to see in person at LinDor Arts (Roanoke, Virginia), The District Gallery (Knoxville, Tennessee), and Camellia Art (Hilton Head Island and Bluffton), South Carolina). Her work is available for purchase online at .pruitt Pruitt and through Carson’s own website.

Carson is a member of the American Impressionist Society and teaches classes locally in Richmond, Virginia at Make Creative Studio.

05/15/2025

Please enjoy this lovely performance by our Music and Medicine - VCU Health Orchestra & Wind Ensemble ! Happy Hospital Week to all of our Healthcare workers at VCU Health and beyond.

The American Hospital Association's theme for Hospital Week 2025 in "A Symphony of Compassionate Care" - and that appropriately describes VCU Health - litera...

05/12/2025

You can’t help but smile when you walk by the North Ground Gallery at VCU Health! These detailed watercolors by Richmond artist Allison Good are sure to make you stop and take a second look.

On Exhibit May 2 - August 1, 2025

“Allison Good is an artist born and raised in Richmond, VA. She is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Arts. After graduation, her talents took her abroad to teach art in Huaycan, Peru where one of her community murals still exists to this day.

After Peru, she spent almost a year in Chicago, where she did freelance illustration and design work, which led her to moving abroad to Kunming, China, where she spent a decade of her life. She was a professional singer and worked on her paintings on the side and showed her artwork in three exhibitions.

Allison has shown her artwork in Richmond, VA, Lima, Peru, Chicago, IL, Montague County, TX, and Kunming, China. She loves to primarily work with watercolors and her favorite subject matter is animal and nature based. She finds inspiration in the beauty around her and her love for animals.“
National Organization for Arts in Health VCUarts VCU Health Nursing

05/09/2025

VCU Health Arts in Healthcare and MUSE at Virginia Commonwealth University had so much fun supporting the amazing nurses at VCU Health for nurses week! VCU Health Nursing THANK YOU for all you do!

05/07/2025

IT IS TIME! Registration is now OPEN for the 20th Annual National Arts Program Exhibit at VCU Health! Last year we had over 240 submissions from our team members, their family members, volunteers, and retirees = largest exhibit we've ever had. Can we top it this year?!

Register here: https://nationalartsprogram.org/vcu

National Organization for Arts in Health Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU VCU Health Nursing VCU Department of Radiation Sciences-College of Health Professions VCU School of Medicine on the MCV Campus VCU Health Pauley Heart Center

05/06/2025

VCU Health Team members, mark your calendars for these exciting and fun Laughter Yoga sessions during Hospital Week next week!

No Yoga experience necessary! :)

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
VCU Health Nursing VCU Health Pauley Heart Center VCU Health Hub VCU Department of Radiology Laughter Yoga

05/06/2025

VCU Health Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU VCU Health Nursing in celebration of Nurses week, the VCU Health Arts in Healthcare advised club MUSE from Virginia Commonwealth University will be leading art sessions in the Main 2 Conference rooms. You will be making wooden luggage tags to tie into this week's theme 'Navigating with Heart | Y(our) Nursing Map'

Please sign up!

VCU Health Pauley Heart Center VCU Health Hub VCU Department of Radiology National Organization for Arts in Health

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Each slot is for an individual person as we are holding sessions for groups of 30. Thank you!

05/01/2025

VCU Health Arts in Healthcare is excited to share that we are seeking a full-time Art Therapist! If you are qualified and interested in this fantastic opportunity, please apply. National Organization for Arts in Health VCU Health Careers American Art Therapy Association VCU Health Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

https://careers.vcuhealth.org/us/en/job/R31327/Art-Therapist