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
Experience 2023: Reflection by Noelle Brown
As part of Experience 2023: An Introduction to Arts, Health and the Older Person, an in-person learning programme which took place at Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts Centre for Arts + Health in December, writer, actor and activist Noelle Brown was commissioned to...
Experience 2023: An introduction to Arts, Health & the Older Person – programme announced
Experience 2023: An Introduction to Arts, Health & the Older Person learning programme announced – Keynote Speaker Dr Lucy Pollock The programme for Experience 2023: An Introduction to Arts, Health and the Older Person has been announced by Age & Opportunity...
Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2023 – full programme
Realta is delighted to present our programme for Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2023. Download the full programme here: Arts and Health Check Up Check In 2023_Programme Making Connections: Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2023 takes place on Wednesday 25 October at...
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