Ohio University Arts in Health

10/14/2026

Recent OHIO Master of Applied Arts in Health (MAAH) graduate Jenna Messina presented at the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) this week. Her presentation “Stories That Matter: Theatre and Storytelling for Historical Empathy and Community Building” provided a practical, step-by-step method for building sustainable partnerships with community organizations and turn lived experience, local history, and primary sources into classroom-ready, arts-integrated civic learning and family-facing theatre events.

Jenna works at the Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH and is also an actor and director.

10/14/2026

Dr. Sharon R. Boyle attended the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) conference with Ohio University colleagues Mateo Galvano (Kennedy Museum) and Lynnette Bush Clouse (Interior Architecture) in Rochester, NY at the Eastman School of Music this week.

Recent OHIO Master of Applied Arts in Health (MAAH) graduates Heather Felden, Calvin Nemeth, and Jenna Messina were in attendance in addition to a current MAAH student!

09/20/2026

The Bobcat ArtsCare website has been updated. Check it out and share! Link in the comments.

09/18/2026

The Bobcat ArtsCare website has been updated.
Please check it out and share!

The Bobcat ArtsCare Program connects students to meaningful arts-based experiences that support overall mental and physical wellness.

09/08/2026

Sept 17, 2026, 5-6:20 pm in Alden Library 251 on Athens Ou campus!

Join Bobcat ArtsCare for a beginner-friendly, hands-on introduction to digital music-making tools and creative song-building. Led by Jess Fletcher, Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at Ohio University, this workshop will provide a live demonstration of how to create a beat using preexisting loops and digital audio tools.

After the demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with beat making and song creation individually or in small groups. Whether you’re completely new to music production or simply looking for a fun way to explore your creativity, this workshop is a chance to learn the basics!

08/20/2026

Welcome to our full 2026 MAAH Cohort!

This group includes fine artists from music, film and visual arts with extensive experience and varied backgrounds! 🎵📽️🎨

08/19/2026

Remember to take care of yourself as the school year approaches 🧘

Feeling anxious about the new year? Doing simple yoga stretches can help with strength, flexibility, and reduce stress levels!

08/19/2026

We are now accepting applications for Spring 2027 enrollment!

07/27/2026

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Our amazing intern Sabrina is wrapping up her time with us and doing a Caregiver Quilt workshop in partnership with UpCycle! ♻️

Join us this Wednesday from 4-6pm as we quilt pieces of our littles’ favorite clothing or blankies into a beautiful collaborative project 💜

07/24/2026

Congratulations to Sabrina Day, MAAH student and intern at The Athens Birth Circle, on implementing her intergenerational weaving project!