Who we are
Waterford Healing Arts is Ireland’s leading arts and health programme, based at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). We bring arts experiences to the bedside of patients at UHW and other healthcare settings, and to people living in the community. We are part of Réalta, the National Body for Arts + Health in Ireland.
What we do
Waterford Healing Arts supports people in hospital and other healthcare settings, and people living in the community, to make and experience the arts – music, visual art, creative writing, storytelling. In this way, we seek to promote creativity, connection and discovery, to reduce isolation, anxiety and stress, and to remember that beauty still exists, even during a difficult time.
How to help
Our work lifts spirits, reduces isolation and brings light and hope at what can be a difficult time in a person’s life. Would you like to support patients and residents in healthcare settings to experience these benefits?
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News
Colin Harries Sounds Good at UHW
We were delighted to welcome classical/trad solo guitarist Colin Harries to perform at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) last week, as part of our Sounds Good programme of live music. Colin studied with Michael O’Toole at WIT (now SETU) for seven years, graduating...
New Exhibition Opens on the Staff Art Wall
‘Another Life’, a beautiful series of images showcasing fashion designs by Ann Nolan will be exhibited at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) until the 15 May 2024. Ann Nolan joined the Waterford Healing Arts team in 2022 as Assistant Art Curator. Prior to...
Dragon’s Tail Exhibition at University Hospital Waterford
Dragon’s Tail by artist Marie Brett is an enchanting exhibition on show across two locations at University Hospital Waterford until Friday, 5 April 2024. The exhibition was originally launched as part of the Well Festival of Arts & Wellbeing 2024. Fairytale meets...
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