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Articulating Boundaries CPD Workshop – Booking now open
Réalta is delighted to announce that bookings are now open for Articulating Boundaries, a continuous professional development workshop for artists working in health settings. Led by artist and art therapist Lucy Hyland, this workshop will provide a reflective space to...
Open Call for Artists: Réalta Arts + Health Research + Development Residency 2025
Exciting opportunity for artists to research and develop a new project in a healthcare setting
Corina Duyn, Artist in Care, donates archive to Réalta
Réalta is deeply honoured to accept this invaluable resource, which spans over 30 years of Corina Duyn’s practice, and includes artworks, images, films, notebooks, diaries, press clippings, and countless other intriguing items.
Save the Dates: Réalta’s Upcoming Arts + Health Training Events
Réalta is delighted to announce a number of upcoming arts and health training opportunities for artists, healthcare professionals, and arts and health managers. These events aim to inspire, build skills, and support best practice across the sector. Articulating...
We’re hiring! Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts seeks Assistant Administrator + Art Installer
Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Administrator and an Art Installer to join its team. Both roles come under the Community Employment Scheme and are based at the Réalta Centre for Arts + Health at University Hospital Waterford...
Réalta welcomes the First Strategic Action Plan for Arts and Health in Ireland
“People living in Ireland have access to creative and cultural activity as part of a holistic health journey throughout the life course, supporting better health and wellbeing outcomes and enriching the creative and artistic landscape.” Vision statement,...
Réalta expresses gratitude to Maureen Kennelly, outgoing Arts Council Director
We at Réalta, the national resource organisation for arts + health in Ireland, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Maureen Kennelly as she steps down from her role as Director of the Arts Council. Maureen’s decades of experience working at all levels in the...
Réalta to facilitate Arts + Health Thread at Creative Brain Week 2025
A rich seam of mature practice exists in Ireland connected to an expanding international movement promoting art as a health-positive activity. Ireland has leadership status in this area, but can it sustain it? What patterns emerge over time? What can this teach a...
Update: Arts + Health Check Up Check In 2025 full programme published!
Réalta is pleased and excited to publish the full, packed programme for this year’s Arts + Health: Check Up Check In. Click this link: Arts and Health Check Up Check In 2025 Programme and we look forward to welcoming you to Tullamore on Wednesday 30 April....