Paintings in Hospitals

🖼️ **A Night of Love** by Patrick Hughes invites us to pause, reflect, and connect with ourselves. The serene, starry night and the luminous heart reflected in still water remind us of the importance of self-compassion and quiet moments of calm. As we celebrate **National Self Care Week**, let this artwork inspire you to take time for yourself—whether it’s a mindful pause or a chance to recharge. Self-care is about recognising that looking after ourselves is as essential as caring for those around us. 💖 --- About the Artwork: *A Night of Love* by Patrick Hughes Patrick Hughes is known for creating works that make us question our perceptions. In this print, which is part of our artwork collection, he captures a vast night sky and a soft, pink heart mirrored in a tranquil pool, bringing a surreal, dreamlike quality to the scene. Born in Birmingham in 1939, Hughes disrupts the viewer's sense of perspective, most famously with his "reverspective" pieces. Here, he explores a recurring theme—the playful influence of surrealists like René Magritte, encouraging us to look deeper and find unexpected beauty in reflection. #creativehealth #art #healthandwellbeing #charity #paintingsinhospitals #NationalSelfCareWeek Rebecca Hamlin Lucy Smith Stephen Crampton-Hayward

🎨✨ At Paintings in Hospitals, we know how much art can transform health and community spaces to enhance people's well-being. Our mission is to make art accessible to everyone in hospitals, communities and care settings, creating a more healing environment. By partnering with artists and communities, we aim to inspire hope, comfort, and connection through the beauty of art. Join us in our journey to bring the power of art to more people in need 💖 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eCfcRTAq #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity #ourmission Stephen Crampton-Hayward Rebecca Hamlin Lucy Smith

Amazing that The Foundation Of Nursing Studies (#FoNSCharity) has #Zoe on our office wall. We all love it so much and feel very lucky to be her custodian. Thank you to Zoe’s sister Maisie for photographing her so beautifully. https://lnkd.in/eP7ZMRnQ Paintings in Hospitals Dr Marion Lynch BEM RN RMN FRSA

Christmas is just around the corner—have you got your Christmas cards ready? 🎄 Why not choose some beautiful cards and support a charity at the same time? We have a wonderful selection that’s perfect for any art lover. From artists such as Francois Fanch Ledan , Carry Akroyd, Alexandra Hon and David Allen Take a moment to explore our shop on our website… (link in comments) Rebecca Hamlin Lucy Smith Edmund Connolly Stephen Crampton-Hayward #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity #artcollection #artcollector #christmas2024 #christmascards

Lest we forget. Today, we pause to honour and express our gratitude to those who have given—and continue to give—themselves in service to protect our freedoms. In recognition of this day, we are showcasing a selection from our collection that either has ties to those who served or reflects the spirit of this occasion. 1. Wilf Lancaster' Poppy fields' 2. Jack Hellewell ‘Oasis, Siwa Egypt’ On display at the Brainkind Neurological Centre, Lancashire - In the Second World War Jack Hellewell was in the RAF and served in Egypt, North Africa and Italy. 3. John Hitchens ‘Poppy and Blue’ On display at Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Trust #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity #lestweforget #remembranceday 

Today we announce the departure of Sandra Bruce-Gordon FRSA, Director and Chief Executive, after almost five transformative years with Paintings in Hospitals. Sandra’s leadership has been pivotal, elevating the charity’s national presence and promoting the critical role of art in health and wellbeing. Key initiatives during her tenure include work with Google Arts & Culture, launching the Art Meets Book project, delivering the Oasis programme in Sue Ryder day hospices and Sandra's speeches given in the Picture Gallery of the Victoria and Albert Museum and this year at the UK House of Lords. All of which have expanded awareness of the link between the visual arts, health, and wellbeing. Sandra reflected, “I’m immensely proud to have led our talented team as we advanced our mission of Creative Health.” The Board has appointed Stephen Crampton-Hayward, a long-standing Trustee of Paintings in Hospitals, as Interim Chief Exec. Chair Jane Anderson says “Stephen’s experience and dedication will ensure stability and enable us to continue our invaluable work that brings the power of art to bear on the health and wellbeing of so many people." For more about Paintings in Hospitals and our work, visit https://lnkd.in/ehhSuSes.

A fantastic article from The Guardian Observer Art highlighting our amazing partnerships and their vital impact! On this #nationalstressawarenessday we understand now, more than ever that art plays a crucial role in alleviating stress and anxiety, offering hope and comfort to those navigating life during and after treatment. That’s why, alongside our "Lifting the Cloud" books, Sandra Bruce-Gordon FRSA has written a letter to the Prime Minister and Health Secretary to share our insights on enhancing the NHS. Charities like ours rely on donations and government support to continue this important work. So please get behind us in any way you can by visiting our website, so people like the ones quoted in the article can benefit from the mood lifting effects of art. Link here for the article - https://lnkd.in/dv7GpxXN Image by Pauline Vincent's, Patchwork and Three Vases on display at Shirley Health Partnership Rebecca Hamlin Lucy Smith Edmund Connolly #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity #NHS

Missed the Affordable Art Fair? No problem! We have a wide selection of stunning pieces available in our shop. Simply click the link in the comments below to visit our website and add to your collection, all while supporting a charity that relies on donations. What could be better? Thank you for your continued support! Sandra Bruce-Gordon FRSA Rebecca Hamlin Lucy Smith Edmund Connolly #creativehealth #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity #artcollection #artcollector

There still time to nominate us, for our chance to win £1000 Just follow this link - https://lnkd.in/g3qW3XB

🖼️🎟️ We had an amazing time at the Affordable Art Fair last week! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. Your support means the world to us. As a charity dedicated to the arts, we rely heavily on donations to continue providing vital services to communities across the country. It was truly uplifting to see so many generous individuals not only purchasing beautiful pieces of art but also making donations to help us thrive. A special shoutout to Sue Arrowsmith for leading an incredible watercolour workshop! 🌟 We also want to extend our gratitude to ROKBOX for providing the ‘ROKBOX Lite,’ which helped us safely transport our art to the fair. To the volunteers, the Affordable Art Fair team and our trustees - we are so grateful for your support during the fair. Lastly, a huge thank you to our dedicated Paintings in Hospital team you have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks. We couldn't do it without you! If you couldn't make it to the fair but would like to contribute, you can easily make a one-time or regular donation through our website (link in the comments below). We also have some fantastic artworks for sale in our online shop (link also below in the comments). Your generosity continually astounds us, and we are deeply grateful for all the support we receive. Thank you all for being part of our journey! ♥️ Sandra Bruce-Gordon FRSA Lucy Smith Rebecca Hamlin Edmund Connolly #creativehealth #paintingsinhospitals #artandhealth #healthandwellbeing #charity #AffordableArtFair #affordableartfair25 #artcollector