Elevating Care Spaces Through Art
We partner with artists to create evidence-based therapeutic artworks that transform healthcare and senior living environments.
HDMHC Crisis Residential Treatment Program - Lobby, Lancaster, CA. From the collection of The Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture. Artwork by Anne-Elizabeth Sobieski.
Where Art Meets Science
Our work is grounded in neuroaesthetics, the scientific study of how art and beauty affect the brain and body.
How We Make a Difference
Why This Work Matters
Healthcare environments profoundly impact healing, yet many facilities, especially those in underserved communities, lack the resources to create therapeutic visual environments.
Therapeutic Artworks
Calming Visual Environments
Biophilic Imagery
Thoughtfully Designed Spaces
Who We Are
High Desert Mental Health Hub - Staff Lounge, Lancaster, CA. From the collection of The Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture. Artwork by Ariel Dill and Agatha Dill Sampson.
About Art Vitality Lab
Art Vitality Lab is dedicated to exploring how art can positively affect health, wellbeing, and community spaces. We collaborate with artists, healthcare providers, civic administrators, and community organizations to make art accessible where it matters most.
Mental Health Hub - Open Office, Lancaster, CA. From the collection of The Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture. Artwork by Fallen Fruit.
Our Story
Art Vitality Lab was founded on the belief that art is essential medicine. We recognized that while healthcare and elder care facilities focus on clinical excellence, the visual environment is secondary, despite compelling research showing its impact on patient outcomes. We created Art Vitality Lab to build a bridge between the artistic community and healthcare and elder living spaces that need their work. Our work in this field has shown proven results - art can heal.