As pioneers and innovators in the Arts in Health field we wanted to share an insight into some of the exciting aspects of our arts programme at CW+. This blog will cover all things arts, including Q&As with artists and practitioners, news on the arts industry and a behind-the-scenes preview into our arts projects. If there is a particular topic you’d like to know more about, get in touch on arts@cwplus.org.uk.
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Q&A: Trystan Hawkins, CW+ Patient Environment Director
A Q&A with Trystan Hawkins, our Patient Environment Director about his experience with arts in health.
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Artwork Spotlight: James Callison
James Callison was one of six students selected for the Photography Bursary in 2014, which supported the creation of photographic works for display in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
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The Healing Arts Book
In June 2019, we were delighted to release our very own published book, The Healing Arts.
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The Imagination Café – My Favourite Event
The Imagination Café is a pop-up installation that offers creative activities and morning tea designed for people with dementia.
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CW+ Design Standards Guide
Learn all about our Design Standards Guide which defines a set of key principles for creating the optimum ‘healing environment’.
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Royal College of Art for RELAX Digital
Hear from two Royal College of Art artists we commissioned as part of our RELAX Digital programme.
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Artist Q&A: Lewis Khan
Photographer Lewis Khan spent four years with us as our photographer-in-residence, we spoke to him for this weeks Arts Blog.
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Artist Spotlight: Yinka Ilori
Read all about our new collaboration with London-based artist Yinka Ilori.
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Soundscapes and ‘Noise Masking’
This week we discuss how soundscapes and 'Noise-Masking' can transform the clinical environment for our patients and staff.