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
Applications open for Experience 2024: An Introduction to Arts, Health & the Older Person
Experience is a one-day learning programme which aims to outline the essential elements involved in working with older people in an arts + health context.
Event info for Irish Doctors Orchestra concert Sunday 29 Sept. 4.30pm – Update at Sunday 1.30pm
Event Information for Irish Doctors Orchestra Concert in aid of Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts on Sunday 29 Sept, 4.30pm at SETU Arena UPDATE at Sunday 1.30pm: We’re looking forward to our concert this afternoon with the Irish Doctors Orchestra, 4.30pm at SETU Arena. ...
Irish Doctors Orchestra Fundraising Concert for Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts, 29 Sept
The Irish Doctors Orchestra Fundraising Concert in aid of the Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts programmes at University Hospital Waterford takes place on Sunday 29 Sept, 4.30pm at the SETU Arena, Waterford.
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