Photo provided Carol Murphy's "Silver and Gold" Arts in Healthcare.

Artwork by participants in Lee Memorial Health System’s Arts in Healthcare program – “Art by the disABLEd” – will be on display Sept. 2-29 in the art gallery of the Cape Coral Library at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, off Mohawk Parkway. As part of this show, an artists’ reception will be held at the Cape Coral Library Saturday, Sept. 12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Arts in Healthcare is a nation-wide movement that links the expressive arts with the healing arts and brings these into the mainstream of the traditional health care to promote the well-being of those who are ill and their caregivers. It integrates the expressive arts in all forms into the health care setting to provide creative outlets for patients, families and staff.

Lee Memorial Health System’s Arts in Healthcare program offers creative activities for patients, families and staff to assist with the healing process and is available at each of the health system’s hospital campuses. Activities include art, music, dance and movement, creative writing, and more.

“Art by the disABLEd” is a program for individuals with disabilities who are looking for showcase and exhibition opportunities for their creative works. Each of Lee Memorial Health System’s hospitals maintains a gallery to display their artwork and the health system arranges an annual juried art show and assists disabled artists in participating in local art shows. Arts in Healthcare is led by the program coordinator with the support of more than 70 volunteers, and is funded by donations.

If you would like more information about the Lee Memorial Health System’s Arts in Healthcare program, email to art@leememorial.org.