Wellness
Creative
A creatively-well person has an appreciation of the world through artistic and cultural experiences. They act upon their own unique ideas to form creations. They also strive to understand the human experience by exploring creative contributions of others.
Online Resources
Learn more about creative wellness in this article, Creative Wellness: A missing link in Boosting Wellbeing (5 minute read) The article includes practical tips to put your creativity to use.
Explore how creativity supports emotional well-being, focus, and personal growth in “Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (20 - 30 minute read - This article draws from concepts explored more fully in the referenced book below). His research on “flow” and creative engagement highlights how meaningful creative practices can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Referenced Book
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1996). Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
The Creativity Post is a dynamic, ever-evolving online platform that brings together diverse perspectives on creativity across disciplines. It features ongoing contributions from researchers, educators, artists, scientists, and business leaders, highlighting both emerging ideas and practical applications of creative thinking in a wide range of fields.
Explore Arts & Culture Around USF
Free admission to College of the Arts Performances: USF’s College of The Arts offers tickets to all of its events free of charge. Registration is required to accomodate seating. Event listings can be found on the College of The Arts events page. https://www.usf.edu/arts/events/
Visit the Institute for Research in Art webpage to learn about free art locations throughout the USF campuses including Graphics Studio, the Contemporary Art Museum, public art displays and more.
Public Art on Campus
Photos and Descriptions: See pictures and read the stories behind each public art peice displayes on our three campuses.
Map: View the map of public art on the Tampa campus.
A Mural with a Purpose: Watch a short video about a recent public art installation on the St. Petersburg campus here.
Did you know? A main focal point on the Sarasota-Manatee campus is the 3-story FCCI Rotunda. Upon entering, the floor is actually a piece of public art! It "was designed as a piece of public art entitled 'Epiphytes: Absorbing From Nature.' The images on the floor represent forms found in nature throughout the history of the surrounding land." Learn more about this piece here.
