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
Arts + Health Mixer – Networking Social
Many people working in arts + health work alone, which can feel isolating and disheartening. This Arts + Health Mixer invites artists, healthcare professionals and arts + health managers working across this field of practice to come together to share experiences,...
Réalta Annual Keynote: Why Arts? Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny
The Well Festival partners are thrilled to welcome Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny for the Annual Réalta Keynote Event, to talk about the significance of the arts in her life. Rose Anne Kenny is Regius Professor of Physic* (Medicine) and holds the Chair of Medical...
Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2026 – Save the Date & Open Call for Workshops
Arts + Health: Check Up Check In 2026 will take place on Thursday 30 April in The Dock Arts Centre, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim. The ‘go to’ event for the arts and health (A+H) sector, Check Up Check In is organised by Réalta, and features presentations by...
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