About UFPA and Shands Arts in Medicine
About University of Florida Performing Arts
With a year-round season, University of Florida Performing Arts presents world-class and developing artists and ensembles in its three venues: the 1,750-seat Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 850-seat University Auditorium, and 100-seat Baughman Center. More than 125,000 patrons attend performances annually and take part in educational outreach opportunities, including pre- and post-performance discussions, master classes, workshops, school-day performances, and residencies.
About Shands Arts in Medicine
Established at Shands at the University of Florida in 1990, Shands Arts in Medicine is committed to supporting the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of hospital patients, visitors, and caregivers through the visual, literary, musical, and performing arts. Hailed as a leader in healthcare-based arts and programming, Shands Arts in Medicine serves as a model for hospitals throughout the world.