Hospital arts programmes need thoughtful governance, strong management, and sustainable funding to succeed. This section outlines the key structures, roles and responsibilities, and approaches to funding and resourcing that support long-term impact and alignment with local health priorities.
Management Guidance
Here you’ll find guidance, case studies, and templates to help you set up, strengthen and sustain your hospital arts programme. This section covers the core aspects of running a hospital arts programme, including management, governance, funding, strategy, and evaluation – supporting you to embed the arts effectively within a healthcare context.
Explore the sections below to find practical tools, real-life examples, and adaptable templates.

Governance, Management, and Funding
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Strategy
This section provides a clear and practical framework for developing an arts strategy that supports the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and communities. It’s designed to help arts managers and NHS professionals develop a strategic approach to integrating creativity into healthcare that aligns with local needs and priorities.
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- Air Arts Strategy 2025-2030: Driving a person-centred, evidence-based approach
- Cambridge University Hospitals arts strategy: Building trust-wide support for shaping care through creativity
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust arts and heritage strategy building: A strategy rooted in Trust and Charity aims and values
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Evaluation
Evaluation is vital for understanding your programme’s impact, guiding improvement, and making the case for continued support. This guidance demystifies evaluation, offering clear, flexible approaches to help you plan and deliver meaningful evaluation activity.
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