People put their arms around each other during a music concert
Bobcat ArtsCare
Nurture your well-being by making the arts a regular part of your life

Bobcat ArtsCare

Bobcat ArtsCare design

What is Bobcat ArtsCare? 

The Bobcat ArtsCare Program strives to connect each OHIO student to meaningful arts-based experiences that reduce stress, create social connections, improve mood, and support overall mental and physical wellness. Best of all: we’ll cover the ticket, entry or participation cost for you AND a friend!

There are many benefits of Bobcat ArtsCare participation, including:

  • Reduce stress
  • Enhance creativity
  • Build connections
  • Foster emotional well-being & resilience
  • Increase energy
  • Promote mental focus & attention
  • Improve problem solving skills

Get Involved

Athens campus students can access Bobcat ArtsCare by filling out a simple form.

Bobcat ArtsCare Referral Form

How it Works

Students do arts and crafts in the Well-Being Wing

Well-Being Wing

The Well-Being Wing in Ping Center provides space to draw, color, and listen to music.

Partnerships

This program results from a partnership between Arts in Health, the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, Well-Being & Recreation, and Counseling & Psychological Services.

Fancourt, D. & Finn, S. (2019). What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. Health Evidence Network (HEN) synthesis report 67. What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) (opens in a new window)