About the UH Art Program
The Art Collection at University Hospitals was established in 1988 by founding curator Trudy Wiesenberger to foster an environment of healing through aesthetics. Today our professional staff manages and displays an art collection comprised of more than 3,300 original works of art, many generously donated by individuals who have been touched by their UH experience.
We invite you to explore our pages for more information about our arts program and to view artwork placed at several UH healthcare facilities across Northeast Ohio.
To learn more about the Art Program, contact us at art@uhhospitals.org
Janet Fish, Cherises, screenprint on paper
Curator Statement
At University Hospitals, we believe the physical spaces in which healthcare takes place contribute to healing, comfort and well-being. The University Hospitals Art Collection was created to enrich these environments, offering patients, visitors and caregivers moments of beauty, reflection and inspiration.
Drawing on Cleveland’s rich heritage and the creative spirit of Northeast Ohio, our collection features work from regional, national and international artists. From vibrant contemporary pieces to serene landscapes, each piece is thoughtfully selected for its ability to uplift, calm and connect people.
Our goal is to integrate art into daily hospital life by creating pathways of light, color and texture that engage the senses and start conversations. Art can transform waiting areas into galleries, corridors into journeys, and hospital visits into opportunities to connect with something larger than ourselves.
As curator, I believe art in healing spaces should be both approachable and profound – rooted in community while reaching out to the world. Our collection attests to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of creativity to inspire and sustain hope.
Thomas Huck, Art Curator, University Hospitals
Jackie and Fred C. Rothstein, MD Endowed Director of Art Curation
Our Mission
Artwork acquired for the permanent collection is selected to reflect and enhance University Hospitals’ mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. The collection consists of works in all media – paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, textiles, sculpture, glass, ceramics and more – by nationally recognized and emerging artists from across the U.S., Canada and beyond.
Our Purpose
The Art Collection is dedicated to creating a healing environment that nurtures the spirit, comforts the mind and inspires hope. By integrating thoughtfully chosen works of art, we aim to reflect the diversity, resilience and creativity of our community while enhancing the patient, visitor and healthcare provider experience. The collection serves as a bridge between healthcare and the arts, promoting well-being, human connection and moments of beauty within the hospital setting.
Our Galleries
Across the UH system, our designated gallery spaces bring curated artwork to patient care areas, lobbies, sculpture gardens and outdoors on hospital grounds.
Acknowledgements
The UH Art Program is made possible through the dedication, guidance and generosity of the following individuals and organizations in addition to the talented artists who are featured in our collection:
- Thomas Huck, Art Curator
- Jackie and Fred C. Rothstein, MD Endowed Director of Art Curation
- Katherine Gundlach, Registrar
- Shannon Burke, Director of Development and Art Collection Program Liaison
UH National Art Leadership Council
The UH National Art Leadership Council provides funds and philanthropic leadership that enables UH to expand our fine art collection and programs. The council has been instrumental in providing support to ensure the collection’s long-term success.
Current Co-Chairs:
- Margaret and Larry Singerman, and Stacy Singerman
Past Co-Chairs
- Sheila and Sandy Fox
- Cookie and Herb Marcus
- Lawrence Sherman and Dan Silverberg, Inaugural Co-Chairs
Special Recognition
We extend our deepest gratitude to the members of our UH National Art Leadership Council and UH donors for their continued contributions, support and guidance to enhance our healing environment through gifts of artwork and monetary gifts to the UH fine art collection.