At Hawai’i Island Community Health Center, we believe strongly that art builds connections, uplifts our patients, increases respect, and enhances the healing environment. This is the philosophy that has shaped our Art is Healing Exhibit, an annual juried show featuring the work of local artists.
A noteworthy feature of Art is Healing that sets it apart from other exhibitions is that the local artwork that is purchased from the show is donated to the health center to become part of our growing permanent collection of art. In this way, our patients are treated to an exclusive and evolving collection of local artwork while they are on their healing journey.