Research and Evaluation
Research and Evaluation
Paintings in Hospitals has 65 years of experience inspiring better health and wellbeing through art. But we know that there is always more to learn. Our research and evaluation, in collaboration with leading academics, helps us to better understand the difference our work makes to people’s lives and the ways in which we can improve. We believe that everyone should be able to get the most from our art. Our research helps to make this a reality.
OASIS (Art for the socially isolated scheme) review
The OASIS pilot project aimed to improve the lives of people with life-limiting conditions through art and creative engagement. It paired befriending volunteers with remote day patients, providing art activities and discussions. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, showing that the sessions were enjoyable and worthwhile, improving participants' moods and feelings.
Art Meets Book Evaluation
The ‘Art meets books’ project is a partnership between Paintings in Hospitals (PiH) and public libraries in four communities in London (Eltham and Woolwich) and the West Midlands (Dudley and Gornal). Libraries play an important role in building networks and supporting socio-economically disadvantaged communities. These reports evaluate participants' experiences with the project and its potential benefits.
Contemporary Art in Primary Care
Paintings in Hospitals partnered with the Wallace Collection to better understand the effects of contemporary art in primary care sites...
Art and Work-Related Stress
Paintings in Hospitals worked with Val Huet, British Association of Art Therapists, to research the impact of visual art on work-related stress...
Art and Older People
Paintings in Hospitals embarked on a pilot project to understand and remove barriers for older people unable to experience art and culture...
Art and Autism
Paintings in Hospitals collaborated with the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art on a study exploring the artwork preferences of people on the autistic spectrum...
Art and Young People
Paintings in Hospitals worked with Tate Youth Forum to develop new guidelines and commission artworks for younger people in care...
About our collection
Our art collection is the only national arts in health collection. Over 2,000 artists are represented, including Bridget Riley, Antony Gormley, Andy Warhol, Anish Kapoor, Maggi Hambling, and many more.
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Our art collection is the only national arts in health collection. Over 2,000 artists are represented, including Bridget Riley, Antony Gormley, Andy Warhol, Anish Kapoor, Maggi Hambling, and many more.
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Our art collection is the only national arts in health collection. Over 2,000 artists are represented, including Bridget Riley, Antony Gormley, Andy Warhol, Anish Kapoor, Maggi Hambling, and many more.
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