Our Mission and Philosophy:

Our art collection is a core element of our therapeutic environment, providing solace and inspiration for a caring community of patients, staff and students. Art cultivates an atmosphere that is conducive to healing, inspiration, and upliftment.

Our Story:

The UConn Health Auxiliary envisioned an Art for Patients program to bring meaningful artistic experiences into the healthcare environment. In 1979, under the leadership of Celeste LeWitt, an art advisory committee comprised of staff and community volunteers formed to manage and grow The Connecticut Collection, which includes donated works from local and regional artists. It has grown to over 2500 works of art, inclusive of multiple genres and media across many of our sites.

The Connecticut Collection is on display throughout all of UConn Health’s sites across the state. These generously donated works of art are actively placed to ensure art remains visible and accessible to the public. Art at UConn Health transforms clinical spaces into places of connection, reflection, and care.

Through the leadership of our Art Curator, we host exhibits for artists throughout the region in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery located in the North side of our main dining facility.