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 announces online Checking In 2024, Tues 12 Nov, 11am-1pm
Checking In 2024 spotlights the latest arts + health projects going on in Ireland and overseas. Extraordinary people doing beautiful things and quietly making life a little better for people who are unwell.
What Does an Arts + Health Organisation Do? Réalta Features in Global Study
Réalta was delighted to be one of 22 international Arts + Health organisations featured in a new Australian study. This research explores what drives momentum in arts and health globally and how organisations contribute to this progress. Key findings include: A strong...
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.
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