Art in Healthcare

31/08/2026

On Friday the team started their 35K fundraising walk at 7.30am in light drizzle. This didn't dampen their spirits or stop them enjoying the beautiful scenery as they walked along the Union Canal. As the morning progressed the weather improved and there were welcome bursts of sunshine. After a quick stop in Linlithgow for lunch they carried on to Callander House in Falkirk, arriving a little before 5.00pm. Thanks so much for your support - the team have raised an incredible £1,400 to date. The JustGiving page is still open if you'd like to donate. Below are before and after photographs, along with a short film that shares highlights from the day. https://www.justgiving.com/team/artinhealthcare35

27/08/2026

We've loved working with the team at Park Gallery, Falkirk Leisure and Culture to curate and install Breathing Space as part of RSA200: Celebrating Together. Please do join us for the opening tomorrow [Friday 28th] from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The exhibition runs until 18 October 2026.

27/08/2026

Did you know that all of our creative workshops, supporting health and wellbeing are free? This ensures that everyone that needs to access them can - and cost isn't a barrier. Each year, the team at Art in Healthcare, along with our amazing supporters, take on a range of personal challenges to fundraise. Tomorrow Elaine, Hilary and Vanessa will walk from Edinburgh to Falkirk - 35K to mark the charity's 35th anniversary. The forecast is looking 'mixed' just now - so they'll be packing waterproofs. Forty-nine fabulous supporters have helped us to raise £1,025 so far. Our target is £1,750. If you're in a position to make a donation it would mean a lot to the team and the individuals who participate in our creative workshop programmes.

Help Elaine Kilpatrick raise money to support Art in Healthcare

26/08/2026

As Room For Art settles back into the workshops after our summer break, we are looking back at the wonderful summer events we held! We enjoyed a nature art workshop led by artist Poppy Richards at Bridgend Farmhouse and Gardens. Participants created woven pieces from grasses, plants and flowers through a meditative process on hand built mini looms. We are now looking forward to the next block of sessions and planning for the October Exhibition which is underway – stay tuned for updates!

24/08/2026

We'd love you to join us to celebrate the launch of Breathing Space at Park Gallery, Falkirk on Friday 28th August, from 6pm to 8pm. Spaces are limited so please RSVP to [email protected], by Wednesday 26th August.

Breathing Space, an exhibition of RSA-associated artists is presented by Park Gallery in partnership with Art in Healthcare and will take place at Callendar House from 29 August – 18 October 2026.

For more detail visit:

Breathing Space, an exhibition of RSA-associated artists presented by the Park Gallery in partnership with Art in Healthcare, will take place at...Find out more

24/08/2026

When the team [Elaine, Hilary and Vanessa] walk from Edinburgh to Falkirk on Friday they will follow the Union Canal towpath. Scottish Canals have shared some inspiration for wildlife spotting and the team hope that during the 35k walk they'll have the opportunity to encounter some amazing creatures that call the canal home. If you're able to, please do sponsor the team - all donations make a difference and allow Art in Healthcare to continue to use visual art to support health and wellbeing for the people of Scotland. https://www.justgiving.com/team/artinhealthcare35
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/visit/things-to-do/wildlife-spotting

Discover a rich abundance of flora and fauna as you explore the Scottish canals, including beautiful scenery and a variety of wildlife.

20/08/2026

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Art in Healthcare, and to celebrate this milestone three of the team are walking 35K on Friday 28 August, from Edinburgh to our next exhibition at Park Gallery, Falkirk!

Anything you can sponsor us will be gratefully received by Art in healthcare and help us to continue our work, using the benefits of art to help improve wellbeing across Scotland.

Good luck to Elaine, Hilary and Vanessa!!

Help Elaine Kilpatrick raise money to support Art in Healthcare

18/08/2026

We have been members of Art UK for many years and benefit from the work that they do to make the art in UK public collections accessible to everyone – for enjoyment, learning and research. They bring together the nation's art on one platform - digitising artworks and telling the stories behind the art. They also host a shop that features works from our collection.

In a recent Art Insider Blog, Art UK invited artist Ann Oram to share where she finds her inspiration and asked her about her long-standing connection with Art in Healthcare. Thanks to Ann for her on-going support and the team at Art UK.
https://shop.artuk.org/the-art-insider-blog/artist-in-focus-ann-oram?

Discover our interview with the artist Ann Oram on the Art UK Shop.

12/08/2026

You are Invited to the launch of Breathing Space at the Park Gallery, Falkirk. Breathing Space, an exhibition of RSA-associated artists is presented by the Park Gallery in partnership with Art in Healthcare and will take place at Callendar House from 29 August – 18 October 2026.

You are invited to come and celebrate the launch with us on Friday 28th August, from 6pm to 8pm; spaces are limited so please RSVP to Gillian Smith, Exhibition Officer, at [email protected], by Wednesday 26th August.

For more detail visit:

Breathing Space, an exhibition of RSA-associated artists presented by the Park Gallery in partnership with Art in Healthcare, will take place at...Find out more

10/08/2026

What should an Arts and Mental Health Framework for Scotland include? Be part of the conversation by joining the sessions detailed below.

Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland is exploring the development of an Arts & Mental Health Framework and is looking for health & arts professionals and those with lived experiences to collaborate, create and shape the framework at an online session on 18 Sep 2026 https://ytas.org.uk/events/how-to-shape-the-arts-and-mental-health-framework