Paintings in Hospitals
@paintingshospitals.bsky.social
As the UK's first art in health charity, Paintings in Hospitals support the health and wellbeing of people who need it the most through the life-enriching power of art.
www.paintingsinhospitals.org.uk/@paintingsinhospitals
www.paintingsinhospitals.org.uk/@paintingsinhospitals
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Here’s how to download and use the Bloomberg Connects app to explore our fabulous collection of life-enhancing artworks directly from your device!
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Here’s how to download and use the Bloomberg Connects app to explore our fabulous collection of life-enhancing artworks directly from your device!
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July 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Here’s how to download and use the Bloomberg Connects app to explore our fabulous collection of life-enhancing artworks directly from your device!
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Here’s how to download and use the Bloomberg Connects app to explore our fabulous collection of life-enhancing artworks directly from your device!
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Did you know we are on Bloomberg Connects?
Explore our profile to discover the latest updates on our exhibitions, collection highlights, and how you can support us.
#BloombergConnects
Explore our profile to discover the latest updates on our exhibitions, collection highlights, and how you can support us.
#BloombergConnects
July 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Did you know we are on Bloomberg Connects?
Explore our profile to discover the latest updates on our exhibitions, collection highlights, and how you can support us.
#BloombergConnects
Explore our profile to discover the latest updates on our exhibitions, collection highlights, and how you can support us.
#BloombergConnects
🎨✨ It’s Social Media Giving Day! ✨🎨
July 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🎨✨ It’s Social Media Giving Day! ✨🎨
Congratulations on the launch of your new National Arts in Hospitals Guidance 👏
This is a brilliant resource which will give hospitals around the country the tools they need to bring art into their health care work 💗
Make sure to check this out!
This is a brilliant resource which will give hospitals around the country the tools they need to bring art into their health care work 💗
Make sure to check this out!
Today the National Arts in Hospitals Network (NAHN) launched new guidance making it easier to establish and manage hospital arts programmes.
It addresses NAHN's mission for every hospital in the UK to engage staff and patients through arts and is available at nahn.org.uk/arts-in-hospitals-guidance
It addresses NAHN's mission for every hospital in the UK to engage staff and patients through arts and is available at nahn.org.uk/arts-in-hospitals-guidance
July 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Congratulations on the launch of your new National Arts in Hospitals Guidance 👏
This is a brilliant resource which will give hospitals around the country the tools they need to bring art into their health care work 💗
Make sure to check this out!
This is a brilliant resource which will give hospitals around the country the tools they need to bring art into their health care work 💗
Make sure to check this out!
In honour of Wellbeing Week, we are sharing a special work from our collection, the photograph entitled 'Take a Break Zoe' by artist Maisie Broadhead.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
In honour of Wellbeing Week, we are sharing a special work from our collection, the photograph entitled 'Take a Break Zoe' by artist Maisie Broadhead.
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🏳️🌈 We have created a miniseries of bold prints, vibrant colours & brilliant imagination for PRIDE month, showcasing artworks that light up healthcare spaces across the UK ✨
Check out our Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook to see which artworks are featured🌈💗
#CreativeHealth #ArtInHospitals #BoldPrints
Check out our Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook to see which artworks are featured🌈💗
#CreativeHealth #ArtInHospitals #BoldPrints
June 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🏳️🌈 We have created a miniseries of bold prints, vibrant colours & brilliant imagination for PRIDE month, showcasing artworks that light up healthcare spaces across the UK ✨
Check out our Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook to see which artworks are featured🌈💗
#CreativeHealth #ArtInHospitals #BoldPrints
Check out our Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook to see which artworks are featured🌈💗
#CreativeHealth #ArtInHospitals #BoldPrints
Happy World Nature Photography Day! 🌿
On #WorldNaturePhotographyDay, we celebrate nature’s healing power in hospitals. These works by Eban, Derges, Burton & Elmhirst offer calm, hope & beauty. Let’s keep bringing the outside in. 🦋🌳
All Artwork available for loan.
#ArtInHospitals #NatureHeals
On #WorldNaturePhotographyDay, we celebrate nature’s healing power in hospitals. These works by Eban, Derges, Burton & Elmhirst offer calm, hope & beauty. Let’s keep bringing the outside in. 🦋🌳
All Artwork available for loan.
#ArtInHospitals #NatureHeals
June 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Happy World Nature Photography Day! 🌿
On #WorldNaturePhotographyDay, we celebrate nature’s healing power in hospitals. These works by Eban, Derges, Burton & Elmhirst offer calm, hope & beauty. Let’s keep bringing the outside in. 🦋🌳
All Artwork available for loan.
#ArtInHospitals #NatureHeals
On #WorldNaturePhotographyDay, we celebrate nature’s healing power in hospitals. These works by Eban, Derges, Burton & Elmhirst offer calm, hope & beauty. Let’s keep bringing the outside in. 🦋🌳
All Artwork available for loan.
#ArtInHospitals #NatureHeals
🏳️🌈 Ribbon Town (2020) by David Allen 🏆 Winner of the 'Be Red Ribbon Inspired' competition
This vibrant artwork celebrates HIV awareness, resilience, and solidarity, reinforcing Pride’s message of visibility, love, and community. Art has the power to inspire change ❤️🏳️🌈
#Pride2025 #ArtForChange
This vibrant artwork celebrates HIV awareness, resilience, and solidarity, reinforcing Pride’s message of visibility, love, and community. Art has the power to inspire change ❤️🏳️🌈
#Pride2025 #ArtForChange
June 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🏳️🌈 Ribbon Town (2020) by David Allen 🏆 Winner of the 'Be Red Ribbon Inspired' competition
This vibrant artwork celebrates HIV awareness, resilience, and solidarity, reinforcing Pride’s message of visibility, love, and community. Art has the power to inspire change ❤️🏳️🌈
#Pride2025 #ArtForChange
This vibrant artwork celebrates HIV awareness, resilience, and solidarity, reinforcing Pride’s message of visibility, love, and community. Art has the power to inspire change ❤️🏳️🌈
#Pride2025 #ArtForChange
June 9-15 is Carers Week! Today, we would like to honor all of the brilliant and dedicated care workers in the sector. Here are some inspiring artworks created by the residents of Penylan Residential Home in South Wales. We hope you enjoy their recreations as much as we do! 🖼️🎨🖌️#carersweek
June 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
June 9-15 is Carers Week! Today, we would like to honor all of the brilliant and dedicated care workers in the sector. Here are some inspiring artworks created by the residents of Penylan Residential Home in South Wales. We hope you enjoy their recreations as much as we do! 🖼️🎨🖌️#carersweek
Colin Smithson’s paintings, rich with the textures of everyday scenes, reflect a deep connection between people and nature.
On World Environment Day, his work reminds us of the value in preserving and honouring the natural world 🌍
Available to purchase in our online shop 💚
#ArtInHealthcare
On World Environment Day, his work reminds us of the value in preserving and honouring the natural world 🌍
Available to purchase in our online shop 💚
#ArtInHealthcare
June 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Colin Smithson’s paintings, rich with the textures of everyday scenes, reflect a deep connection between people and nature.
On World Environment Day, his work reminds us of the value in preserving and honouring the natural world 🌍
Available to purchase in our online shop 💚
#ArtInHealthcare
On World Environment Day, his work reminds us of the value in preserving and honouring the natural world 🌍
Available to purchase in our online shop 💚
#ArtInHealthcare
Pride doesn’t always speak in loud voices: sometimes, it hangs quietly on the wall.
Paintings are stories of self-expression and strength, reminding patients, visitors, and staff that they’re not alone.
This Pride Month, we honour the LGBTQIA+ community by showcasing art that welcomes everyone.
Paintings are stories of self-expression and strength, reminding patients, visitors, and staff that they’re not alone.
This Pride Month, we honour the LGBTQIA+ community by showcasing art that welcomes everyone.
June 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Pride doesn’t always speak in loud voices: sometimes, it hangs quietly on the wall.
Paintings are stories of self-expression and strength, reminding patients, visitors, and staff that they’re not alone.
This Pride Month, we honour the LGBTQIA+ community by showcasing art that welcomes everyone.
Paintings are stories of self-expression and strength, reminding patients, visitors, and staff that they’re not alone.
This Pride Month, we honour the LGBTQIA+ community by showcasing art that welcomes everyone.
It's International Children’s Day! 🎈
A day dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children around the world.
We are sharing two wonderful children’s artworks from the Paintings in Hospitals collection currently on view at partner sites.
#InternationalChildrensDay
A day dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children around the world.
We are sharing two wonderful children’s artworks from the Paintings in Hospitals collection currently on view at partner sites.
#InternationalChildrensDay
June 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It's International Children’s Day! 🎈
A day dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children around the world.
We are sharing two wonderful children’s artworks from the Paintings in Hospitals collection currently on view at partner sites.
#InternationalChildrensDay
A day dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children around the world.
We are sharing two wonderful children’s artworks from the Paintings in Hospitals collection currently on view at partner sites.
#InternationalChildrensDay
In 2009, London artist Ann Winn was hospitalised in Delhi, India, where a statue of Ganesh, the Hindu elephant God and patron of arts and sciences, stood at the entrance.
Her artwork, 'A Shrine for Ganesh, Evening', is available in our online shop. Check our website for details 🧡
#creativehealth
Her artwork, 'A Shrine for Ganesh, Evening', is available in our online shop. Check our website for details 🧡
#creativehealth
May 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
In 2009, London artist Ann Winn was hospitalised in Delhi, India, where a statue of Ganesh, the Hindu elephant God and patron of arts and sciences, stood at the entrance.
Her artwork, 'A Shrine for Ganesh, Evening', is available in our online shop. Check our website for details 🧡
#creativehealth
Her artwork, 'A Shrine for Ganesh, Evening', is available in our online shop. Check our website for details 🧡
#creativehealth
Join this free webinar on Thursday 22nd May from 1-2pm, and find out how the arts help us hear the silenced voices of young people and people seeking asylum.
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/the-...
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/the-...
The Art of Nursing: Hearing Silent Voices (Online)
The fifth Art of Nursing Webinar, in partnership with Foundation of Nursing Studies, looks at the art of hearing silenced voices.
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Join this free webinar on Thursday 22nd May from 1-2pm, and find out how the arts help us hear the silenced voices of young people and people seeking asylum.
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/the-...
creativityandwellbeing.org.uk/listing/the-...
It’s National Museum Day!
We look back at Slow Painting, a Hayward Gallery Touring show featuring artists embracing stillness in a fast world.
Paintings in Hospitals loaned Carol Rhodes’ Caravans, View. A work that invites reflection and shows how art helps us slow down and reconnect.
#wellbeing
We look back at Slow Painting, a Hayward Gallery Touring show featuring artists embracing stillness in a fast world.
Paintings in Hospitals loaned Carol Rhodes’ Caravans, View. A work that invites reflection and shows how art helps us slow down and reconnect.
#wellbeing
May 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s National Museum Day!
We look back at Slow Painting, a Hayward Gallery Touring show featuring artists embracing stillness in a fast world.
Paintings in Hospitals loaned Carol Rhodes’ Caravans, View. A work that invites reflection and shows how art helps us slow down and reconnect.
#wellbeing
We look back at Slow Painting, a Hayward Gallery Touring show featuring artists embracing stillness in a fast world.
Paintings in Hospitals loaned Carol Rhodes’ Caravans, View. A work that invites reflection and shows how art helps us slow down and reconnect.
#wellbeing
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, 12 – 18 May 2025. As a health and wellbeing charity, this week is an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of everyone’s mental health.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing#charity
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing#charity
May 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, 12 – 18 May 2025. As a health and wellbeing charity, this week is an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of everyone’s mental health.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing#charity
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing#charity
It's International Nurses Day!💙
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed our "I’m Fine" resource to provide information and images that help heal, making art a part of that healing process.
Access this resource pack via the 'Case Studies' section on our website.
#InternationalNursesDay
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed our "I’m Fine" resource to provide information and images that help heal, making art a part of that healing process.
Access this resource pack via the 'Case Studies' section on our website.
#InternationalNursesDay
May 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's International Nurses Day!💙
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed our "I’m Fine" resource to provide information and images that help heal, making art a part of that healing process.
Access this resource pack via the 'Case Studies' section on our website.
#InternationalNursesDay
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed our "I’m Fine" resource to provide information and images that help heal, making art a part of that healing process.
Access this resource pack via the 'Case Studies' section on our website.
#InternationalNursesDay
Check out our shop for these lovely prints by the artist, Chloe Cheese✍️
Chloe's work often looks quickly drawn and energetic, and is inspired by the world around her.
These drawings were produced during an event organised by the Campaign for Drawing in 2003 and donated to Paintings in Hospitals💗
Chloe's work often looks quickly drawn and energetic, and is inspired by the world around her.
These drawings were produced during an event organised by the Campaign for Drawing in 2003 and donated to Paintings in Hospitals💗
May 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Check out our shop for these lovely prints by the artist, Chloe Cheese✍️
Chloe's work often looks quickly drawn and energetic, and is inspired by the world around her.
These drawings were produced during an event organised by the Campaign for Drawing in 2003 and donated to Paintings in Hospitals💗
Chloe's work often looks quickly drawn and energetic, and is inspired by the world around her.
These drawings were produced during an event organised by the Campaign for Drawing in 2003 and donated to Paintings in Hospitals💗
Artist Anita Klein’s ‘Women on the Beach’ is based on the joyful memory of being with her two daughters on the beach.
This World Laughter Day, remember the good times and share a laugh with someone today! 😂
#worldlaughterday #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
This World Laughter Day, remember the good times and share a laugh with someone today! 😂
#worldlaughterday #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
May 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Artist Anita Klein’s ‘Women on the Beach’ is based on the joyful memory of being with her two daughters on the beach.
This World Laughter Day, remember the good times and share a laugh with someone today! 😂
#worldlaughterday #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
This World Laughter Day, remember the good times and share a laugh with someone today! 😂
#worldlaughterday #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
As National Volunteer Month comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the inspiring experiences shared by our volunteers at Paintings in Hospitals.
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity
April 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As National Volunteer Month comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the inspiring experiences shared by our volunteers at Paintings in Hospitals.
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity
#creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity
Today is Earth Day!
Many artists look to nature as inspiration for their work.
Featured in this post is artist Chris Drury, who ‘seeks to make connections between: Nature and Culture; Inner and Outer; Microcosm and Macrocosm’.
Check the post for more info!
#artsinhealth #artandnature #wellbeing
Many artists look to nature as inspiration for their work.
Featured in this post is artist Chris Drury, who ‘seeks to make connections between: Nature and Culture; Inner and Outer; Microcosm and Macrocosm’.
Check the post for more info!
#artsinhealth #artandnature #wellbeing
April 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today is Earth Day!
Many artists look to nature as inspiration for their work.
Featured in this post is artist Chris Drury, who ‘seeks to make connections between: Nature and Culture; Inner and Outer; Microcosm and Macrocosm’.
Check the post for more info!
#artsinhealth #artandnature #wellbeing
Many artists look to nature as inspiration for their work.
Featured in this post is artist Chris Drury, who ‘seeks to make connections between: Nature and Culture; Inner and Outer; Microcosm and Macrocosm’.
Check the post for more info!
#artsinhealth #artandnature #wellbeing
Today is Volunteer Recognition Day!
We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our incredible and dedicated volunteers.
Visit our website if you want to become a Paintings in Hospitals volunteer.
#VolunteerRecognitionDay #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our incredible and dedicated volunteers.
Visit our website if you want to become a Paintings in Hospitals volunteer.
#VolunteerRecognitionDay #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
April 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today is Volunteer Recognition Day!
We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our incredible and dedicated volunteers.
Visit our website if you want to become a Paintings in Hospitals volunteer.
#VolunteerRecognitionDay #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our incredible and dedicated volunteers.
Visit our website if you want to become a Paintings in Hospitals volunteer.
#VolunteerRecognitionDay #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #charity
Have a wonderful Easter Bank Holiday from all of us at Paintings in Hospitals!
:Margaret Thomas’ (1916-2016) ‘Easter Daffodils’, a beautiful oil painting within our collection, available to loan.
#easter #stillife #oilpainting #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing
:Margaret Thomas’ (1916-2016) ‘Easter Daffodils’, a beautiful oil painting within our collection, available to loan.
#easter #stillife #oilpainting #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing
April 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Have a wonderful Easter Bank Holiday from all of us at Paintings in Hospitals!
:Margaret Thomas’ (1916-2016) ‘Easter Daffodils’, a beautiful oil painting within our collection, available to loan.
#easter #stillife #oilpainting #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing
:Margaret Thomas’ (1916-2016) ‘Easter Daffodils’, a beautiful oil painting within our collection, available to loan.
#easter #stillife #oilpainting #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing
We've added some more artwork to our online shop. Take a look over the long weekend. Enjoy!
April 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We've added some more artwork to our online shop. Take a look over the long weekend. Enjoy!
If you live in the Nottingham area, check out the John Pye online artwork auction. All sales will support Paintings in Hospitals. Print titled "January" by Sarah Medway, 55.20cm x 53.80cm (Framed H x W), 30.48cm x 30.48cm (Work H x W) www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/Detail...
April 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you live in the Nottingham area, check out the John Pye online artwork auction. All sales will support Paintings in Hospitals. Print titled "January" by Sarah Medway, 55.20cm x 53.80cm (Framed H x W), 30.48cm x 30.48cm (Work H x W) www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/Detail...