Since 1980, Aesthetics, Inc. has focused exclusively on healthcare art consulting, building evidence-based art programs for hospitals, health systems, and healing environments across the United States and Canada. Over four decades, we’ve partnered with more than 400 organizations and collaborated with thousands of artists worldwide, establishing one of the longest track records in arts in health.
Aesthetics is a multidisciplinary design firm that collaborates to bring harmony, balance and beauty to the customer experience through interior design, graphic design and the arts.
Aesthetics, Inc. is a values-driven organization that fosters creativity, commitment, collaboration, community, and consciousness to guide our work.
We believe in the power of what we do and how it serves both our clients and their communities.
Common questions about what a dedicated healthcare art consultant does and what to look for.
It uses published research, including foundational studies by Roger Ulrich on nature imagery and stress reduction, to select and place art that measurably improves patient outcomes rather than choosing artwork on aesthetic preference alone.
A consultant builds a custom program around a hospital’s mission, community, and clinical goals, typically through multidisciplinary art committees. A turnkey vendor supplies pre-curated inventory across many facilities, prioritizing speed and standardization over community-specific customization.
Look for EDAC credentialing, experience managing art programs through all construction phases, a track record with major health systems, and named client references from complex, multi-year builds.
Yes. A select few consultants extend programs into custom sound environments for patient, public, and clinical spaces. Research shows acoustic environment, like visual art, measurably affects stress and wellbeing in healthcare settings.
Yes. Art and donor recognition programs can be integrated into a hospital’s philanthropic campaign, giving donors a visible, lasting connection to the healing environment. Aesthetics, Inc. has helped organizations raise more than $20 million through these programs.
At Aesthetics, Inc., we believe in the power of what we do and how it serves both our clients and their communities. But don’t just take our word for it—see what our clients have to say!
Chair Facilities and Construction Committee | LPCH Stanford
While Annette is extremely prominent in the world of children’s hospital art installations, we never felt that she was pushing us to her vision or look. She helped us to express our vision. The result is that Packard, like all of her projects, is unique.
Corporate Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff | Scripps Health
Annette and her team are true partners to Scripps Health. . They understand us as an institution… The end product is part of our Scripps brand which always reflects the high quality of healthcare we provide.
VP & Chief Strategy Officer | BC Children’s Hospital
Aesthetics opened our eyes to amazing possibilities to acquire purposeful, curated art, installations, lighting, and interactivity — the kind you find in top museums. They have led a committee with a broad array of constituents … it’s the best committee work they’ve ever done.
Former President & CEO | St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Aesthetics did an absolutely fantastic job in developing an RFP project that was widely accepted by the art community in Michigan and resulted in a project that has received local, state, and national recognition.
Former Director of Penn State Health
As leaders in the field of arts in health they guided my team in best practiced and led us in a process that enabled us to design programs that reflect our history, culture and geography.
Past President | Rady Children’s Hospital
Aesthetics is Unique…they listen to what the client wants, and then creatively develop and implement the project. Their ability to assist in developing an organization’s vision is wonderful!
VP Hospital Transformation & Space Planning | LCPH Stanford
Annette quickly assimilated the vision of Lucile Packard into the overall art program. The connection to nature, focus of family centered care and improving the patient and family experience was reflected in the ideas that she put forth…
Former VP of Construction | Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA
I have enjoyed seeing each project blossom as a result of the art installation… It would not have been possible without your leadership and the incredible team you have assembled. The artwork has been critical to the success of our projects and Aesthetics deserves the credit for what has been installed.
FAIA, LEED Fellow | Principal, Perkins+Will
Aesthetics has been an invaluable partner and collaborator on the complex Lucile Packard art program – skillfully coordinating an art program that seamlessly supports and extends the architectural design.
Vice President | Development Children’s Minnesota
In less than a year and a half, Annette led the effort to create a roadmap for and implement a phenomenal Arts & Healing Project that has become a cornerstone of our family-centered model of care and our brand.
Senior Planner | Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Aesthetics has been a creative and reliable partner to provide an artwork and creative solution approach that supports our regional artists and aligns with established values and aspirations of our institution.
VP for Facilities (retired) | Cottage Hospital
Aesthetics is the right choice for any organization to work with them simply because they are so accommodating, so ready to accept your opinion, and to put that into work as you desire and direct them to do.
Project Manager | Lucile Packard Stanford Children’s Hospital
Aesthetics… not only brought tremendous experience but also brought an extensive network of resources and negotiating abilities. Aesthetics made the artist understand the value and distinction of having their art displayed.
Senior Vice President (Retired) | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
It is a pleasure to recommend Aesthetics. They are an outstanding team … their work is excellent and the outcome superb.
Aesthetics is your partner and catalyst for transformation into an uplifting healing environment. Contact us today, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together!
Sr. Project Manager, Planning Admin., Design & Construction | UCI Health