Vicki M. Friedman

Arts & Health

Vicki Friedman is the Founder, Executive Director, and creative force behind the Arts As Healing Foundation, a nonprofit providing free art instruction to people with serious illnesses. A two-time cancer survivor, she is passionate about giving back and helping people overcome challenges. She volunteers with the American Cancer Society, has received an AIR Livestrong Artist in Residence award and a 2018 Focus St. Louis What’s Right With the Region Award. Vicki has a BFA and MAT from Washington University School of Fine Arts and was formerly Director of Medical Photography, Illustration and Computer Graphics (MedPIC) at Washington University School of Medicine.