Now in its fifth year, A Better Place is a unique opportunity for artists to have their work shown at the hospital. Artists are invited to submit two samples of their work to be considered and voted on for a full solo exhibition. These samples will be displayed at the hospital for a period of four weeks and all who view them – patients, visitors, staff – will have an opportunity to submit their vote via a voting card. Artists are not identified during the selection process.
‘A Better Place offers patients, staff and visitors to the hospital the opportunity to experience new, diverse contemporary art and maybe discover a new artist. In addition, as with all of our exhibitions, A Better Place seeks to lift people’s spirits during what can be a difficult time, and remind us that, even in the midst of adversity, there is still beauty in the world. It’s completely democratic, as everyone who views the submissions has the opportunity to vote. People are encouraged to consider a piece not just for its aesthetic quality, but also for its positive impact within the hospital setting.‘ – Claire Meaney, Acting Arts Director of Waterford Healing Arts Trust
A Better Place is generously supported by the Arts Council. The exhibition will be on view from June to September 2020.
Click here for full details: A Better Place call for submissions 2020
Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) is Ireland’s leading arts and health organisation. Established in 1993, WHAT brings arts experiences to the bedsides of patients at University Hospital Waterford and other healthcare settings. WHAT believes that the arts contribute to the wellbeing and vitality of society and that engaging with the arts stimulates the participant’s sense of identity and creativity. WHAT supports the development of arts and health in Ireland and manages the national website www.artsandhealth.ie
