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WHEN ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS THRIVE,
SO DO CULTURE AND COMMUNITIES

O+  supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians in the Hudson Valley and beyond through the annual O+ Festival, where they exchange art-making and performances for health and wellness services: the art of medicine for the medicine of art.

Since its inception in 2010, O+ has facilitated thousands of medical, dental, and wellness treatments for artists, musicians, and creatives in Kingston and across the country.

In 2023, we are working to establish a year-round, exchange-based clinic for artists and musicians, expanding the services provided at the O+ Festival into a sustainable model for care available 365 days a year.

Exchanging Art & Music for Healthcare Since 2010

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Art

During the O+ Festival, artists make murals, sculptures, installations, films, dance, performance, and spoken word in public spaces.

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O+ festivals feature concerts in large and intimate venues, including a historic landmark cathedral, galleries, breweries, and even alleys.

Wellness

The O+ Artists’ Clinic is the heart of every festival. All O+ artists, musicians, and volunteers receive care from nurses, doctors, dentists, body workers, and mental health professionals. Audiences attend wellness expos, healing arts classes, cycling events, preventative health workshops, and NARCAN & CPR training.

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Recent News

In CO+nversation: Phoenix Roebuck

When Phoenix Roebuck played the 2017 O+ Festival, they weren’t quite sure what to expect. At the time, they were playing upright bass as part of the folk/Americana duo Roebuck with their then-partner Phil and had been introduced to the [...]

In CO+nversation: Roxiny

At O+, we talk about the healing power of art, but singer-songwriter (and 2022 O+ Festival alum) Roxiny is the embodiment of just how impactful that can be.  Roxiny has been a musician for practically her entire life. Born in [...]

In CO+nversation: Wellness Director Dr. Lizette Edge

Lizette Castillo Edge wanted to be a doctor for as long as she could remember. Well, almost – there was a period of time when she dreamed of being a marine biologist instead. “I really wanted to swim with the [...]

O+ Welcomes Dr. Lizette Edge as Wellness Director

Dr. Lizette Edge is a Board-Certified Family-Practice Physician who strives to provide loving and patient-centered care. She has 10+ years experience working in Hudson Valley hospitals: Ellis Hospital and Kingston Hospital, where she delivered care to individuals from the ER, [...]

2023 O+ Kingston Theme: FO+rward

The O+ Festival will return to Kingston, NY for the 13th annual exchange of art, music and wellness October 6-8, 2023.  This year we are focusing on, investing in and celebrating the expansion of health care for artists and musicians, [...]

O+ Featured in Hudson Valley One

Check out this behind-the-scenes look at O+ Festival from Hudson Valley One - complete with some suggestions for must-see events during the festival weekend! Kingston Festival Oct 7-9.
Thank you

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O+ programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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