Public health encompasses all efforts to protect and improve the health of a community. At the heart of public health is the principle of prevention. One community that could benefit from more preventive efforts is the underserved population working in the performing arts. The art professions make up a significant part of the American workforce, but their work-related health concerns have not been sufficiently recognized or addressed. Investigations of art-related professions have demonstrated that these occupations have substantial health hazards. Art hobbyists and students can also experience these work hazards. For art participants at all levels, training and resources for safe work practices are often found to be inadequate. Treatment providers, performing art workers, and educators have been at the forefront of addressing health issues in the arts. From treating injuries in artists to recognizing patterns of injury and initiating preventive efforts, these experts have led the efforts to control disorders among performing art workers. Some of the common injuries they have identified include falls, concussions, repetitive strain disorders, etc., which are also commonplace among other groups of workers. While these experts will continue to contribute to these preventive efforts, the health issues of workers in all the arts must also be brought to the attention of public health professionals. Collaboration between community experts and public health professionals with interests in workplace health could expand and strengthen prevention efforts in the arts.