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rb&hArts

About rb&hArts

rb&hArts runs an award winning, innovative arts programme at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, including live performances, participatory workshops, exhibitions, and multi-disciplinary artists’ commissions. We manage a collection of over 1,200 artworks and engage over 5000 people a year. 

Our aims are to: 

  • improve the clinical environment
  • improve patient experience
  • enhance the wellbeing of patients, visitors, staff, and local communities.

rb&hArts is core funded by the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity. Our programmes are generously supported by donations, and by other charitable trusts and funds. 

For the most up to date news on our programme, please see our Instagram page: @rbharts 

Get involved

Donate 

Our arts programme is funded by charitable donations. If you would like to support our work, please visit our donation page.

Volunteer

We work with an amazing team of volunteers. If you have an interest in the arts in a healthcare setting and would like to get involved, please contact us.

Our team

Head of arts – Mary Paterson

Visual arts manager (job share) – Annabelle Bond and Ruth Borthwick

Arts and youth engagement manager – Conni Rosewarne

Arts participation manager – Rosie Watters

Art assistant – Irita Ozolina

Contact rb&hArts

Follow us on: X (Twitter), InstagramFacebookYouTube

Sign up to our mailing list via Mailchimp  

You can also contact the rb&hArts team by calling 020 7352 8121 ext 84087 or emailing arts@rbht.nhs.uk


Creative health

Creative health is the name for creative activities that contribute to the long term physical and mental wellbeing of individuals and communities. 

“Creative health is fundamental to a healthy and prosperous society, and its benefits should be available and accessible to all” - All Party Parliamentary Group on Health and Wellbeing, Creative Health Review, 2023

At rb&hArts, we develop a programme of creative health interventions designed especially for our community of staff, patients, and their families.

Our programme inclides:


Art and our environment

Art transforms the space you’re in. rb&hArts works with clinical staff, administrative staff, and patients to co-create our shared environments, helping to reduce stress, aid communication, and support recovery. 

Exhibitions

rb&hArts manages temporary exhibitions in public spaces across the hospitals. Exhibitions include the annual staff and patients’ arts show, as well as artist showcases.

Integrated arts projects

rb&hArts works with staff and patients to commission and co-create visual art for the wards, waiting areas, and other shared spaces. 

Socially engaged projects

We are proud to work with artists, staff, and patients on a range of multi-disciplinary projects exploring the experiences and stories of our hospitals. 

Visual arts commissions

We commission original work to add to our permanent collection of over 1200 pieces

We regularly have call outs for artists for new commissions and exhibitions. Please check out our Instagram @rbharts to find out more.