This section supports the development, curation and care of hospital art collections – whether dispersed across sites or rooted in place. It includes guidance on managing acquisitions, loans and donations, alongside policies and templates to help you shape and sustain a meaningful collection.
Programme Guidance
Here you’ll find guidance, case studies and templates to support every stage of hospital arts programming – from developing art collections and commissioning artworks, to delivering participatory projects that enhance the healthcare environment and improve the wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.
Explore the sections below to find practical tools, real-life examples, and adaptable templates.
Collection Management
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Art and Environment
This section supports you to commission art for healthcare settings – whether for a single site or as part of a wider capital development. It includes guidance on identifying the need for art, planning a public art programme, integrating artworks into the built environment, and working effectively with artists – alongside inspiring case studies and practical templates.
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Participatory Arts
Participatory arts can play a vital role in healthcare – reducing anxiety, improving mood, alleviating pain, supporting physical rehabilitation, and building connection and community. This section offers a flexible, inclusive framework for designing high-quality, person-centred arts activities in hospital settings.
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