Oakwood Arts for the Spirit Program (AFTS) provides an environment that promotes healing and comfort to patients, visitors and staff through various art forms. Providing a restorative atmosphere that renews the human spirit extends Oakwood’s commitment to excellence in delivering comprehensive healthcare.

Community partnerships are integral to the success of the Oakwood AFTS program. We are proud to work with local, regional and national partners to support the healing power of the arts at Oakwood Healthcare System. Our partners include the Dearborn Community Arts Council, the Downriver Council for the Arts, The Henry Ford, Furnace Design Studio and Glass Academy, River’s Edge Gallery, Arts & Scraps, the National Arts Program, Springfed Arts/Metro Detroit Writers, Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, Wayne County Community College Northwest Campus, and the Dearborn and Trenton Public Schools.

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