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Threads of Memory, The Spaces Between Us

The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team, supported by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity were delighted to commission and support artist Marion Cheung to work on an innovative project, Threads of Memory, The Spaces Between Us, delivered to patients and staff at St. David’s Hospital, Cardiff.

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Gwanwyn Festival 2021. Connections : an exploration of Creativity, Nature and Identity.

Click below to enter the Virtual Gallery. As part of the Gwanwyn festival this year, The Hearth Gallery is delighted to announce our new exhibition, Connections: an exploration of Creativity, Nature and Identity, which is a showcase of artwork and creativity produced within a recent collaborative art project between University students and patients at hospital. … Continue reading Gwanwyn Festival 2021. Connections : an exploration of Creativity, Nature and Identity.

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FREE Children’s Art Competition

A range of content, styles and materials are welcomed, and artworks are encouraged to be uplifting and positive. Entries will be displayed to decorate our Mass Vaccination Centres. There are fantastic prizes for each age category: 0-6 years 7-9 years 10 - 12 years 13 years + Please include your name, contact details and age and … Continue reading FREE Children’s Art Competition

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Cowbridge Art Society Spring Exhibition at Barry Hospital

We are delighted to present a new body of work by members of Cowbridge Art Society for our Spring Exhibition at Barry Hospital. Many members have continued to create artworks through our lockdowns, and this exhibitions showcases a variety of genres, styles and approaches by talented local artists. Cowbridge Art Society was founded in 1960, … Continue reading Cowbridge Art Society Spring Exhibition at Barry Hospital

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Portrait Opportunity for NHS Staff

Artist and Illustrator Amy Jackson is looking for NHS staff who would like their portrait drawn as part of an ongoing project. The portrait will be free of charge and the recipient will also receive a print of the finished portrait. A second print of your portrait will take part in Amy’s upcoming exhibition in the Plaza Exhibition Space at University Hospital Llandough from 29th June – 8th August 2021.

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2020 Diary of Artist Nathan Wyburn

Artist and Patron, Nathan Wyburn releases his book 2020 Diary of Nathan Wyburn in collaboration with Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. Nathan is known for his ambitious portraits created using unusual materials such as soup and cheese. The visual diary displays how the Welsh artist used his Pop Culture art to document and reflect the times whilst boosting morale during the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nathan Wyburn – Inspiring a Generation with Art and kindness

Nathan Wyburn is an innovative Welsh artist who uses his love of art to connect with people and communities by creating paintings with a strong message from a variety of materials that have caught the public’s imagination. Originally from Ebbw Vale, Nathan shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent by painting a portrait of Simon … Continue reading Nathan Wyburn – Inspiring a Generation with Art and kindness

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Inclusion Art – A year of Covid

Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing team at Cardiff & Vale Health Charity are pleased to announce they are commissioning a number of artists to produce work that celebrates and acknowledges the contribution of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

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Lakeside Wing Collage by Nathan Wyburn

Nathan Wyburn, Artist and Patron to Cardiff & Vale Health Charity has created two collages to celebrate the opening of the new Lakeside Wing at the University Hospital of Wales.

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Positive Creative Partnerships Developed During the Pandemic

During the past twelve months, the Arts for Health and Wellbeing team, health and Wellbeing team who provide and support creative collaborations at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are pleased have been able to continue to co-produce positive creative partnerships and collaborations to enhance the experiences for patients, staff and communities during the Covid-19 … Continue reading Positive Creative Partnerships Developed During the Pandemic

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Texting Games for Patients

The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team are working on an exciting project to create a variety of games that patients can play whilst in hospital waiting areas.With many patients currently having to attend hospital appointments alone, these games will act as a positive and fun distraction for patients at a potentially daunting and tedious time.

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Thank You for Your Art Contributions

During the pandemic, Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing received generous contributions of art from many individuals. This art captured moments in time of the feelings of the nation. Some of the art was reflective, some art was uplifting, some art formed tributes those loved ones lost due to Covid-19. These art works will be a lasting reminder of a challenging time for many.

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Dan Peterson, Reportage Illustrator and War Artist

Reportage Illustrator and War Artist, Dan Peterson worked closely with Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing team during the pandemic to help document Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s response to Covid-19.

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William Dean Ford Poetry

William Dean Ford is a versatile poet and spoken word performer, and during the pandemic he provided Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing programme with a weekly ‘Poetry Prescription’ in response to the uncertainties we all faced during those difficult times.

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‘With Thanks’ Exhibition – Woodland House

From rainbows to remembrance art work, the hugely popular “With Thanks” exhibition, which was on display during the pandemic at the Hearth Gallery at University Hospital Llandough is now on permanent display at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Head Office at Woodland House.

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Holding on to Hope -Exhibition by Beth Morris Workshops

An exhibition and affordable art sale celebrating a community who bonded in a time where connection through creativity became a lifeline, will take place at The Hearth Gallery from 22nd March – 25th April 2021 and online through the Arts for Health and Wellbeing website.

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Art Shop – Holding on to Hope – Beth Morris Workshops

An affordable art sale featuring the artwork of students of Beth Morris Workshops.

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Rachel Hannah Exhibition

We are delighted to have on display a series of bright and colourful Meadow paintings by local painter, Rachel Hannah. We are delighted to have on display a series of bright and colourful Meadow paintings by local painter, Rachel Hannah.

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The Female Interpretation

The Hearth Gallery is delighted to welcome you to the virtual exhibition The Female Interpretation, a group exhibition by three local female photographers who all share interests in the subjects and themes of Architecture, Creative Wellbeing and the Welsh landscape, all through experimental and professional photography.

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Local Photographer Seeks to Reinvigorate the Community Support for the NHS and Key Workers with a New Symbol of Hope and Positivity

Photographer Conor Elliott, from Penarth is looking to inject a fresh approach to the support for the NHS and other key workers. Last year the rainbow proved a very successful way to show support and appreciation for the NHS. Now he feels that it is as important as ever to continue that support. He is therefore asking the community to display in their windows a new symbol: a butterfly.

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Welsh Landscape Exhibition by Luke Roberts

We are delighted to have on display a series of landscape paintings by local contemporary painter, Luke Roberts. Originally from Anglesey, North Wales, Luke now lives and works in Cardiff, creating a variety of painted works from his Cardiff studio.

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Creative Insights – An exhibition celebrating the launch of the new Cardiff and Vale Adult Eating Disorder Service website

As part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week this March, we are delighted to be showcasing in the Plaza Space and our Virtual Gallery, the Creative Insights exhibition which celebrates the launch of the new Cardiff and Vale Adult Eating Disorders Service.

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Participants Needed for Project Exploring Meaningful Creative Activity in Mild to Moderate Dementia Care

Robin Rees is a master’s student at the University of South Wales Studying ‘Arts Practice: Arts, Health & Wellbeing’. As part of the course, Robin is aiming to enable meaningful creative activity between individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and/or dementia, and their primary carers, and identify barriers that could be preventing this. To decide … Continue reading Participants Needed for Project Exploring Meaningful Creative Activity in Mild to Moderate Dementia Care

Improving Environments, Past Exhibitions

‘There’s more to Barry’ – Project exploring the rich history of Barry Town with Haf Weighton and Pupils at Ysgol Bro Morgannwg

Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team were delighted to commission artist Haf Weighton to work with pupils at local school Ysgol Bro Morgannwg on an art project eniled ‘There’s more to Barry’ which explored the rich history of Barry Town.

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Words Bruise, by Nathan Wyburn

Cardiff & Vale Health Charity Patron, Artist Nathan Wyburn has created Words Bruise, which was commissioned by Wales Millennium Centre in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Words Bruise is made up of negative words and phrases used on social media that had been directed at NHS staff from throughout Cardiff and the … Continue reading Words Bruise, by Nathan Wyburn

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Jacqueline Alkema Donates Paintings to the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme

Much respected and admired Cardiff Artist, Jacqueline Alkema, has kindly donated four paintings to Arts for Health and Wellbeing programme at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The paintings were created during the Covid-19 pandemic and are a response to the wonderful care and support Jacqueline received while a patient at University Hospital Llandough. Jacqueline … Continue reading Jacqueline Alkema Donates Paintings to the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme

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National Storytelling Week 2021

This year, writer and facilitator, Kerry Steed, ran the unique project ‘Unlocking the Poetry, Sharing Stories’ which transformed the personal stories from the health board staff working through the COVID 19 crisis into poetry.

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HARP Sprint: Rengarific

A virtual arts in health project supporting two groups of adults experiencing mental health problems and a third group of brain injury survivors, to access creativity from home by creating story chains of visual art and creative writing inspired by each other's work. See this exhibition in our virtual gallery: Listen to a piece of … Continue reading HARP Sprint: Rengarific

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Training Films Launched with Hijinx to Support Patients and Staff with Learning Disabilities

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Hijinx are launching a new series of training videos online to help train health and social care staff to effectively communicate with, appropriately care for, and support people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

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National Mentoring Month 2021

January is National Mentoring Month, an annual mentoring campaign nationwide dedicated to celebrating mentoring. Arts and Business Cymru Intern, Bex Betton, joined the Arts for Health and Wellbeing team at Cardiff and Vale Health Charity as part of a programme to develop her skills as an arts fundraiser in Wales. So far, Bex has received … Continue reading National Mentoring Month 2021

Improving Environments, Music to Our Ears

Harmoni Cymru – Festive Songs

Harmoni Cymru have recorded some festive songs to be enjoyed over Christmas!

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Welsh National Opera – Hospital Christmas Concert 2020

Welsh National Opera have recorded some festive songs to be enjoyed over Christmas: Joy to the World, In the Bleak Midwinter and O Holy Night, featuring Sian Cameron, Dan Perkin and Craig Yates - all arrangements produced by Dan Perkin.

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Bex Joins BAFTA Crew Games

BAFTA Crew Games is a programme that supports the next generation of games industry talent. The year-round programme provides a bespoke series of monthly masterclasses, roundtables and sessions with BAFTA-winners, nominees, and wider industry as well as structured networking events and mentoring opportunities. Bex has written for a variety of gaming platforms as well as … Continue reading Bex Joins BAFTA Crew Games

Improving Environments

Women’s Arts Association Wales Collaboration

We were delighted to be able to collaborate with the Women’s Arts Association Wales in improving the environment in Nuclear Medicine at University Hospital Llandough and University Hospital of Wales. Through the kind generosity of WAA members we have created a welcoming, relaxing environment in state of the art clinical spaces. The project was initiated … Continue reading Women’s Arts Association Wales Collaboration

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Barry Town Arts Project Exhibition – Ysgol Bro Morgannwg and Haf Weighton

Cardiff & Vale Health Charity Arts Team were delighted to commission artist Haf Weighton to work with pupils at local Ysgol Bro Morgannwg. The art project explored the rich history of Barry Town and partners for the project included the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Menter Bro Morgannwg an organisation engaged in developing welsh language opportunities … Continue reading Barry Town Arts Project Exhibition – Ysgol Bro Morgannwg and Haf Weighton

Music to Our Ears

Hijinx Christmas Charity Single

This Christmas, Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing have collaborated with Hijinx Theatre, one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies, to create a Christmas Charity Single! Cardiff and Vale Arts for Health and Wellbeing is delighted to support Hijinx’s inclusive house band, Vaguely Artistic, to work with learning disabled and/or neurodivergent adults and young people … Continue reading Hijinx Christmas Charity Single

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World Aids Day

World Aids Day is held annually on December 1st to bring attention to the HIV epidemic, increase HIV awareness and encourage people to speak out against HIV stigma. Cardiff & Vale Health Charity will be marking this day with a reflection of the art they have commissioned for those affected by HIV. Gareth Thomas, Welsh … Continue reading World Aids Day

Dance and Movement That Matters

Help Us Bring Music to Our Older Patients

Your donations have allowed us to bring the joy of music to seniors within our hospitals during this isolating time. Here’s some of the fantastic projects we’ve been able to fund with your help: The Welsh National Opera have adapted their weekly visits to online sessions where the patients and staff are able to interact … Continue reading Help Us Bring Music to Our Older Patients

Dance and Movement That Matters

Music and Movement Sessions with Rubicon Dance

We are the proud 2020 Winners of the Arts and Business Cymru Award for Arts, Business and Health due to our collaboration with Rubicon Dance.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020

The 20th November marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual memorial dedicated to the individuals who lost their lives due to transphobia. The day of memorial also aims to draw attention to the abuse and violence that is still carried out towards many people who are transgender today. Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020

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New mural marks the 25th anniversary of Barry Hospital

Following the positive feedback received about the Rose McDonald wall mural in the Paediatric Phlebotomy area in Barry Hospital, the team at Cardiff & Vale Health charity knew just who to contact to create another piece of art for the room next door, in the new Adult Phlebotomy area. Rose, a Fine Art Graduate from … Continue reading New mural marks the 25th anniversary of Barry Hospital

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Making moves on International Dance Day

International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, celebrated on 29th April each year. Arts for Health and Wellbeing and Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is delighted to support a number of initiatives that help to keep people active through dance and movement. Dance and movement is so important to everyone, young and old. There are a … Continue reading Making moves on International Dance Day

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Arts for Health and Wellbeing Annual Report 2020

The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team are pleased to share their Annual Report for 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on life in the UK with many sectors of society suffering adverse effects from the spread of the virus and the resulting social distancing regulations. The pandemic has been an unprecedented … Continue reading Arts for Health and Wellbeing Annual Report 2020