A more personal way for physicians to experience art.
ARTEMEDI connects physicians with distinctive works by established and emerging artists through expert curatorial guidance, inspiring cultural experiences, and a community united by a shared appreciation for art.
Medicine demands knowledge, discipline, and compassion.
Art offers something equally valuable: perspective.
Art has always belonged in places of healing.
For centuries, medicine and art have shared a common purpose: deepening our understanding of the human experience.
ARTEMEDI was founded on that belief.
It exists to help physicians build a lasting relationship with art — not only through collecting, but through discovery, dialogue, and shared cultural experiences that enrich both personal and professional life.
Collected by museums. Recognized by history.
Artists within ARTEMEDI's curatorial program are held in 22 institutional collections across seven countries — including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian's Latino Art Collection, the Library of Congress, El Museo del Barrio, the Museo de Arte Moderno de México, the Museo de Bellas Artes de Caracas, and the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam in Havana, alongside the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, the Museo de Arte de Ponce, and the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo.
Museum acquisition is the closest thing the art world has to peer review — a judgment guided by preservation, scholarship, and public access rather than resale.
This is the level of artistic practice ARTEMEDI is committed to bringing closer to its members.
One vision. Countless artistic voices.
Every ARTEMEDI experience begins with a curatorial point of view.
For nearly three decades, Sylvia Villafañe has been an active presence in Puerto Rico's contemporary art community. As founder and director of Petrus Gallery, established in 1997, she has developed exhibitions and cultural initiatives, supported emerging talent, cultivated long-standing relationships with established artists, and helped bring Puerto Rican art to wider audiences.
Her work extends beyond the gallery through projects that bring art into public and unexpected spaces, participation in international art fairs, and cultural and community initiatives. She is also the founder and president of Adopta Ahora, reflecting a broader commitment to creating meaningful connections between culture, education, and community.
That experience and perspective shape ARTEMEDI's curatorial vision — guiding the artists and works introduced to members, the exhibitions and encounters they experience, and the deeper relationship with art that the community is designed to cultivate.
Director & Curator, ARTEMEDI
Join a community built around curiosity.
Every physician's relationship with art is unique. Some members arrive as experienced collectors. Others are simply looking for new ways to enrich their personal and professional lives. ARTEMEDI welcomes both.
Membership opens the door to discovering artists, experiencing private and limited-access exhibitions, deepening your appreciation of art, receiving personalized guidance, becoming part of a community connected through art, and enjoying a thoughtfully curated program of private experiences extending beyond the gallery.
Priority Access
Selected works, exhibitions, and member experiences.
Curatorial Guidance
Personal guidance from ARTEMEDI's Director and Curator.
Artist Encounters
Conversations with artists and curated gatherings throughout the year.
Community
A growing network of physicians brought together by a shared appreciation for art and culture.
A world of experiences reserved for the ARTEMEDI community.
Members enjoy privileged access to an evolving program of private cultural and lifestyle experiences designed to inspire, connect, and enrich.
Curated Travel
Exclusive journeys to inspiring destinations, art fairs, and cultural experiences in Puerto Rico and beyond.
Wine & Tastings
Private wine tastings, mixology experiences, and other carefully selected encounters.
Gastronomy
Intimate culinary experiences and distinctive encounters with exceptional cuisine.
Art Workshops & Appreciation
Hands-on art workshops and art appreciation experiences for members, spouses, and children of all ages.
Family Experiences
Curated cultural and educational experiences designed to be discovered and enjoyed together.
Art Fairs & Private Previews
Priority access to leading art fairs, private exhibition previews, and pre-opening experiences.
From concerts and intimate performances to fashion, entertainment, and preferred member pricing on selected works, ARTEMEDI's program continues to evolve, with new experiences and privileges introduced throughout the year exclusively for the ARTEMEDI community.
Let's begin the conversation.
Whether you're deepening a lifelong appreciation for art or looking to discover new cultural experiences and meaningful connections, we'd be delighted to introduce you to ARTEMEDI.
Complete the form and a member of the ARTEMEDI team will personally answer your questions and help you discover what membership can offer.