In an earlier article titled “Consider Your Art for The Growing Healthcare Market” I explained many good reasons for you to consider selling your art in this ever-expanding art market. In this article, you’ll find inspirational news about art in healthcare venues that should encourage you to jump in and join this positive, uplifting and profitable opportunity.
15 Artists Transform A Children’s Hospital With Art
If you want to get super motivated, read this article “15 Artists Collaborate To Make London Children’s Hospital Cozier For Kids”. It’s about how the interior of London Royal Children’s Hospital was transformed by 15 artists. The brainchild of the project is Vital Arts, a British arts organization that introduces art to Britain’s hospitals. The colorful photographs depicting the design in the hospital reflect how the hospital is now a fun, vibrant and exciting place. From taking on the respiratory ward to the elevator lobbies and the short stay unit, and more, the artists succeeded in replacing the cold, sterile and antiseptic feeling we normally find in hospitals.
As you may know hospitals enforce rules to ensure patients’ safety and maintain easy to clean environments. In compliance, the artists chose safe materials such as vinyl, ceramics, wood and rugs. And, through their creative approach they brought their own unique and exuberant style to the hospital.
One of the 15 artists who participated in this project, Donna Wilson, stated, “One of the most important things for me was to make the hospital not feel like a hospital. I wanted the patients, parents and nurses all to feel relaxed, happy and stimulated by the environment that surrounds them and by using design you can lift the mood and well-being of the people there”.
Opportunity for Artists in the San Diego Area
Scripps Health is seeking to purchase art for medical facilities in the range of $150 to $50,000. This is a wonderful opportunity and call for artists who reside in San Diego, Irvine, Orange or Riverside counties in California. This is the largest expansion in the health care system’s 125-years. Read more about this opportunity in this article: “Scripps Health is Seeking to Purchase Art for Medical Facilities”
Doctors to Prescribe Art and Culture for Their Patients
An encouraging article appeared on MyModernMet.com, in which it was announced that the definition of “doctor’s orders” in the U.K. is about to be rewritten. When a new government proposal goes into effect general practitioners across the country will prescribe fewer pills and more art and culture.
Yes, it’s true! This approach, called “social prescribing”, aims to exemplify and promote the benefits of art-inspired, therapeutic treatment for a range of health ailments and afflictions. In favor of this initiative is British Prime Minister Theresa May who states this plan calls for cultural and community-based activities that will “holistically combat one of the greatest public health challenges of our time.”
Furthermore, according to health secretary Matt Hancock, “It’s scientifically proven…access to the arts and social activities improves people’s mental and physical health.” Simply stated, “It makes us happier and healthier.”
Although the social prescribing plan is still in its early stages, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport predicts it will be in effect by 2023.
Establish Relationships With Art Consultants in This Field
Experienced art consultants in the healthcare art field bring their special expertise to enhance the hallways, waiting areas, and patient rooms to foster peace of mind and enhance patient well-being and promote healing. Their range of services often include exhibitions, installations and public art commissions in hospitals and other healthcare and hospitality facilities. Their activities often expand beyond the hospital walls and into the surrounding community.
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