These case studies showcase examples of diverse arts and health projects which are characterised by clear artistic vision, goals and outcomes, and are delivered by professional artists. The diversity of artforms, contexts, partnerships and structures gives an insight into the full range of arts and health practice.
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In 2012, Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust was awarded an Arts Council Arts Participation Project Award to work with visual artist Marielle MacLeman on a yearlong arts project in the haemodialysis unit at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway.
1 March, 2014
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Cut Throat was the result of a two-year Research Masters in NCAD undertaken by artist Rachel Tynan which aimed to visualise living with long-term illness. The final production of Cut Throat manifested in an exhibition, performance and series of talks at The Lab in Dublin.
1 February, 2014
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Seasons of the Sun was a Music Residency at Robin House Children’s Hospice, Balloch, Scotland.
1 January, 2014
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Located at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Lullaby Factory is both a physical structure, appearing to carry out the imaginary processes of making lullabies, and a soundscape, which delivers the lullaby to young patients in their beds or through listening pipes.
1 December, 2013
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In 2013 Michael McCarthy was Writer in Residence at Tallaght University Hospital. During his residency he facilitated three hospital groups: for people with chronic pain, an outpatient group for older people, and a creative writing course for staff members of the hospital. Michael also created his own original work in response to his residency in the stroke service.
1 November, 2013
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Spears of Daylight was a collaborative arts project that culminated in an exhibition of site-specific contemporary art inspired by the creative writing of service users at St.
1 October, 2013
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deAppendix is a cultural space co-located with a Dublin suburban GP surgery that hosts a programme of contemporary art exhibitions and talks.
1 September, 2013
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In 2012, Anam Beo artists Tina Gaffey and Kieran Brennan facilitated an eight-week participant-led pilot project for patients in the Renal Unit of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. The accessible technique of print was introduced to participants of various ages who decided on the theme of sanctuary for their group artwork.
1 August, 2013
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Encounters was a collaboration between Triskel Arts Centre and St. Finbarr’s Hospital, a multidisciplinary hospital site. The collaboration formed part of the arts and health strand of Cork EU Capital of Culture 2005.
1 July, 2013
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REFLECT Lab was a professional development opportunity in the North West led by Helium for artists and healthcare professionals working with children and young people.
1 June, 2013
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The music programme of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) spans from hospital-based performances to participatory music workshops in hospital and community settings.
1 May, 2013
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Starling Song is a song-writing project investigating locality and connecting older people across West Cork.
1 April, 2013
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