Réalta is excited to announce our upcoming virtual event, Checking In 2024. This online gathering of the arts and health community in Ireland, will take place on Tuesday 12 November from 11am – 1pm. Supported by the Arts Council and the HSE, Checking In is designed to showcase examples of some of the most creative and innovative work devised by leading arts and health practitioners in the post-pandemic era.  Open to healthcare professionals, arts practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about the exciting field of arts and health, Checking In is free but advance registration is essential.  Further details here EVENT OUTLINE 11am-12pm Part 1: Musical Warm-up with Sandra Collins, Healing Sounds musician with Réalta/Waterford Healing Arts, followed by leading examples of current arts + health practice, including: – Dandelion Clocks: Public Art at Children’s Health Ireland, with Mary Grehan, Public Art Curator. – Hearth: Visual artist and musician Breda Mayock presents a project bringing art into the homes of isolated older adults in County Mayo – The Power of Drama: Theatre and film maker Gillian Grattan shares her practice on the Iontas Arts + Mental Health Programme in Waterford – What’s going on? Alex Cothren and Tully Barnett from Flinder’s University, South Australia spotlight the latest arts + health projects from around the world 12pm-1pm Part 2: – Following a short break, all attendees who wish to do so will have the opportunity to Meet the Presenters to continue the conversation with a speaker of their choice, and to network with their peers, in virtual break-out rooms.  Checking In 2024 will conclude at 1pm. Checking In 2024...