Our mission is “to enrich the Owatonna area by engaging people in meaningful artistic experiences in a unique environment that fosters a sense of community”.
Healing Arts Program
a program of
During the design planning for the replacement hospital in Owatonna, we realized that the healing process for patients must involve more than medicine and technology. It’s well documented that human
touch, personal caring and overall environment make a difference in
a patient’s recovery. Besides investing in clinical care excellence, we
deliberately created an environment that also encourages healing through
architecture, interior design and a healing arts program.
The Healing Arts Program at Owatonna Hospital seeks to enhance the
patient experience by using the arts as positive distractions to reduce pain,
anxiety and stress often associated with in a health care environment.
Its main mission is to create restorative and calming environments for
patients, visitors and staff by integrating the creative arts and aesthetic
experiences into purposeful displays that add to the healing process.
The visual arts, music, natural light, images and elements of nature, and
healing interior design have shown to contribute to the comfort, safety,
privacy, and wellness of every individual involved in the healing process.
They engage viewers momentarily in reflective and transformative
experiences that naturally contribute to lessening anxiety, stress and
worries and promoting healing.
The Healing Arts Program is collaboration between Owatonna Hospital
and the Owatonna Arts Center. Works by regional and local artists that
speak to the essence and spirit of healing are displayed in waiting areas,
conference rooms, and patient and staff corridors. Exhibits are rotated
every three to four months, offering variety and interest for patients,
families, visitors and staff, as well as opportunities for many regional artists
to participate.
Patients, visitors and staff can also purchase select pieces of art on exhibit.
To purchase a piece of artwork,
call 507-451-0533.
We want to hear from you.
Your input is important as we begin to make decisions about Owatonna Hospital's Healing Arts Program. This program is a collaboration with the Owatonna Arts Center to bring works by regional and local artists that speak to the spirit of healing. Artwork is displayed in waiting areas, conference rooms, and patient and staff corridors.
By completing this brief survey, you can tell us what you find important in a visual arts program, which will help guide our art exhibit decisions.
Research has shown that the arts help create healing environments, support patient mental and emotional recovery, and foster positive working environments. Individual responses to the survey are confidential. Thank you.
If you have any questions, please contact tracy.frederick@oacarts.org