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Art activities for health and social care

We provide world-class art to transform your care space. But we know that patients and staff get the greatest benefits when they’re empowered with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful connection with the art on display.

We offer bespoke workshops and activities, tailored to the needs of service users and care staff, to make the most of this deeper engagement. Some recent examples include:

  • Selection activities

    For everyone at your site to learn about the available artworks and democratically select what works for them. We can provide these both in person, through a facilitated workshop, or online.

    • Read a case study of a recent art selection activity

Residents selecting new artworks for their communal spaces at Coopers Court

Residents selecting new artworks for their communal spaces at Coopers Court, London

  • Creative workshops

    For a smaller group to learn about certain art techniques used in our artworks and have some fun trying them out for themselves.

    • Read a case study of a recent creative workshop

Sticks and Stories workshop at St Michaels Hospice. A Paintings in Hospitals creative activity based on Jill Rocks The Story Stick.

Sticks and Stories workshop at St Michael's Hospice. A creative activity based on Jill Rocks The Story Stick.

  • Activity packs 

    For patients, service users and staff. Our activity packs offer conversation topics, creative challenges and materials to get started.

  • Art walks

    Once artworks are installed, for patients and carers to get active, learn a little about their new art, and have a bit of fun!

The Paintings in Hospitals showcase display at University College Hospital, London

A tour of the Paintings in Hospitals showcase display at University College Hospital, London

Every art loan comes with one selection activity included. We would love to provide more with an additional contribution.

Contact us for more information or to start your art loan...

Published: 27th September, 2017

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Thomas Walshaw

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