Réalta shines a light on the transformative and central role the Arts play in Health.
Réalta is the new national resource organisation for arts and health in Ireland, founded on decades of pioneering arts and health practice as Waterford Healing Arts Trust and the encyclopaedic knowledge/insight gathered under artsandhealth.ie. Réalta’s vision is for the arts to be embedded into the provision of healthcare in Ireland. Our mission is to lead the development of the arts and health sector in Ireland through support, promotion and advancement, and the demonstration of excellence in artistic delivery.
Training
& Support
Réalta exists to illuminate health paths. As well as advice, mentoring and support for artists and healthcare professionals involved in arts and health practice, we host regular Continuous Professional Development talks and workshops. And provide opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing through networking and events.
Sector Development
As the national body for arts and health in Ireland, our goal is to increase and improve awareness of the value of arts and health, and advocate for the sector’s development. In particular, we will inform/engage with government, policymakers and funders to ensure wider arts and health policy adoption and more effective local funding of its practice.
Inspiring Practice
We are honoured to showcase and inspire arts and health practice through our ongoing management of the pioneering Waterford Healing Arts and the comprehensive artsandhealth.ie, our incredible resource website, packed with fresh ideas, examples and insights from Ireland and overseas.
News
Réalta to facilitate Arts + Health Thread at Creative Brain Week 2025
A rich seam of mature practice exists in Ireland connected to an expanding international movement promoting art as a health-positive activity. Ireland has leadership status in this area, but can it sustain it? What patterns emerge over time? What can this teach a...
Update: Arts + Health Check Up Check In 2025 full programme published!
Réalta is pleased and excited to publish the full, packed programme for this year’s Arts + Health: Check Up Check In. Click this link: Arts and Health Check Up Check In 2025 Programme and we look forward to welcoming you to Tullamore on Wednesday 30 April....
Recommendations for Arts in Renal Care – Launch of PAINT Policy Brief at Queens University
Réalta was thrilled to be in Belfast recently for the launch of the PAINT Policy Brief – Recommendations for Arts in Renal Care. For two years, Réalta has been a partner on the PAINT Project, a research project which involved the global mapping of arts...
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