Barbara Westfall

UW Health at The American Center, 2nd Floor Cafeteria, 4602 Eastpark Blvd.

When: July 29 – October 4

“I am a Wisconsin artist, designer and art educator specializing in the creation of art that weaves the beauty and mystery of nature’s forms, materials and colors into people’s lives. My creative process is intrinsically woven into my day-to-day interactions with, and observations of, the natural world. The art I create explores biomes, trees, flowers, underwater gardens, full moons, sunny days, and the multitude of feelings nature evokes in one’s life. This collection of art reflects my belief in the intricate and important role art plays in wellness and healing. I received formal training in sculpture, painting and glass at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I earned a BFA and MFA, and served the University of Wisconsin-Platteville as Assistant Professor of Art.” – Barbara Westfall

Join us at the UW Health at the American Center Hospital on Thursday, September 24 for a panel discussion featuring Mandy Kron, UW Health Senior Art Coordinator, Sarah Petto, UW Health Arts-In-Healthcare Coordinator, and Wisconsin artist Barbara Westfall, M.F.A. The event will take place in the American Bistro from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.

The panel discussion will consist of:

    A presentation of artwork by Barbara Westfall discussing the process of creating “Three Deep Breaths”, a piece of artwork commissioned for UW Health at the American Center.

    A presentation on the UW Health Arts-in-Healthcare program by Sarah Petto containing information on arts programming in the UW Health system, history of the program, and documentation on the impact of the program in the lives of patients, visitors, and staff.

    A presentation on the UW Health Art Program by Mandy Kron, explaining evidence-based design, how art creates a healing environment, and information on the history of the program, art collection, and exhibit program.

This is a free event open to UW Health staff, patients, and the public. Enjoy free refreshments while viewing the current UW Health Art Exhibit, The Nature of Healing, by Barbara Westfall. Artwork will be available for purchase from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Sales from the UW Health Art Exhibit program benefit local artists and the UW Health Art Program fund.