Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing who lived in the 19th century, proclaimed: "Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.” Today, many experts agree that patients who have art in their environment heal faster. And, scientific evidence shows certain types of art, such as nature images, can … [Read more...]
Getting Started in The Healthcare Art Market
Editor’s note: Barbara Markoff is the owner of Artrageous! in San Diego, California, an industry leader in the field of art consultation and the healthcare art market. She has a diverse clientele and regularly works with business owners, high-level executives, architects, project managers, interior designers, and administrators to develop art programs specifically tailored to … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Artists and Art Consultants in The Healthcare Industry
Everywhere we look we notice a growing emphasis on promoting wellness and preventing illness in our society. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts double-digit job growth through 2022 in the field of healthcare and the health services industry. Colleges and universities have been responding to this shift by adding new majors in these fields of study. Graduates will soon be … [Read more...]
Art in Healthcare is An Integral Part of The Design Plan
Editor's note: Barbara Markoff is the owner of Artrageous! in San Diego, California, an industry leader in the field of art consultation. Her diverse clientele includes many members of the healthcare industry. She regularly works with business owners, high-level executives, architects, project managers, interior designers, and administrators to develop art programs … [Read more...]