During its July 1 meeting, the Lakeland City Commission proclaimed Saturday, July 27 as National Arts and Health Day.
Supported by organizations such as Arts in Medicine, the Mayor’s Council on the Arts, Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance, and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, the goal of Arts and Health Day is to share how engaging with the arts can improve overall health and wellbeing.
In the lead-up to the big day, nonprofits across Lakeland will be hosting Arts and Health Week starting July 22. Follow the Watson Clinic Foundation on social media for updates on specific activities + events around the city that will correspond with each day’s theme.
- Monday, July 22 — Arts for Mental Health
- Tuesday, July 23 — Arts for Physical Health
- Wednesday July 24 — Arts for Community Health
- Thursday, July 25 — Arts for Social Connection
- Friday, July 26 — Arts are for Everyone
- Saturday, July 27 — Arts and Health Day
