The Arts & Health Alliance was a nonprofit 501(c)3 international organization based in Washington, DC, USA. The Alliance ceased operations in 2014. Founded in 1989, the Alliance was dedicated to advancing the arts and health field for the benefit of individuals and communities worldwide. The organization provided mentorship in the form of grants and resources, consulting services, and conferences and symposia designed to reach a wide range of individuals and organizations engaged in the arts and health field. The Alliance had over 1,000 members, including artists and health professionals, serve patients, families, and communities around the world. What Is Arts & Health? Arts and health is a diverse, interdisciplinary field that encompasses a combination of practice, education, and research centering on the value of the arts as integral to health and well-being. This rapidly growing field integrates the arts, including literary, performing, and visual arts and design, into a wide variety of healthcare settings for therapeutic, educational, and recreational purposes.