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 Sinéad Reilly as new Artist in Residence
Réalta, the national resource organisation dedicated to developing arts + health in Ireland, is delighted to announce that visual artist Sinéad Reilly is its new Artist in Residence. Sinead will be based at the Réalta Centre for Arts + Health at University Hospital...
Deadline 23 Oct for Experience 2026: An introduction to arts, health & the older person
Reminder: Application deadline Fri 23 Oct Experience 2026: An Introduction to Arts, Health & the Older Person Keynote Speaker Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny Experience 2026: An Introduction to Arts, Health and the Older Person, will take place on Thursday 03...
Webinar: Arts and Health in Older Persons Services – Guidance Documents Launch
Réalta, the national resource organisation dedicated to the development of arts and health in Ireland, is delighted to announce the launch of Arts and Health in Older Persons Services: Guidance Documents at a special online webinar event with Minister Jennifer Murnane...
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