Accident and Emergency Children's Resuscitation Bay
3rd February 2010
The Children’s Resuscitation Bay
in the Accident and Emergency Department is due to have a makeover with thanks
to the Friends of the Norwich Hospitals. Artist Kate Green has designed new
artworks in line with the overall beach theme which gives a unique identity for
all of the Children’s Areas.
Will fits the bill
15th January 2010
The Vodafone Foundation has
generously funded a two month post for Will Williams through there Vodafone
World of a Difference Programme. Will who has been volunteering for the Hospital
Arts Project has now joined our team. Will is one of 39 winners who have been
selected and the Hospital Arts Project is one of 15 Charities located in the
Eastern Region to be funded through the World of a Difference Programme.
Projects Starts
9th November 2009
Work is underway on Cringleford Ward. The scheme has been based on the works
of Alfonse Mucha who was a leading artist of the Art Nouveau movement. Featured
is a designed tree by Kate Green. Images by Alfonse Mucha himself have been
donated by the Mucha Foundation and the Bridgeman Art Library in London.
Trees for Cringleford Ward
27th October 2009
The Hospital Arts
Project is carrying out extensive work on Cringleford Ward as part of Octagon
and Serco’s programme of refurbishment. Local artist Kate Green has designed
trees for the Ward which will compliment specially printed ceramic tiles with
the work of Alfonse Mucha. These Works have been generously donated by the Mucha
Foundation. Local artist donates artwork
14th October 2009
The Hospital Arts Project
is receiving a very generous donation of an artwork by local artist Zheni
Warner
Born in Bulgaria, Zheni Warner first came to England in her early
20's. She studied Fine Art Painting at Norwich School and has an extensive
portfolio. Throughout Zheni’s career as an artist she has exhibited throughout
the UK, including the Royal Academy and the Barbican Centre in London and the
Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts; in Rouen and Carcassonne in France and the
National Gallery in Sofia. Her paintings are in private collections in Britain,
France, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Hong Kong and Australia and in public
collections in Bulgaria and the UK.
New look for Cringleford Ward
28th September 2009
The Hospital Arts Project continues working with our PFI partners Octagon and
Serco on the refurbishment programme. Our next project involves creating a new
and fresh scheme for Cringleford Ward. The Mucha Foundation has generously both
consented to Hospital Arts using images by Alfonse Mucha and will also provide
these images. Mucha was a leading artist in the Art Neavou period which will be
featured around the central nurses station hub of the ward.
Major Fundraising for New Project
28th September 2009
The Hospital Arts Project is about to embark on a major fundraising campaign
for the installation of artworks into the Critical Care Complex and High
Dependency Units. The schedule of works is yet to be released however
fundraising needs to begin as early as possible!
Forthcoming Exhibitions
12th August 2009
Serco Facilities Team are
currently carrying out the last of the refurbishment of our exhibition display
cases located on the Main Hospital Street of the Norfolk and Norwich University
Hospital.
Local Photographer Martin Figura is amongst our forthcoming exhibitors with
his series 'Man's Army'. 'Man's Army' was created between 1992 and 1997 during
his final five years in the Army. It was created as part of a residency in
Horden Victory Club the residency and final exhibition was commissioned by the
Side Gallery. 'Man's Army' has toured widely in the UK and Spain. Copies of the
accompanying book for this exhibition can be purchased through the Hospital Arts
Office.
Children's Department has a new look
6th July 2009
Hospital Arts
created a brand new environment for Jenny Lind Outpatients, P
hysiotherapy,
Children’s Assessment Unit and the Day Ward. This scheme has also been extended
to Buxton Ward owing to popular demand!
Artists Hannah Giffard, Eloise O’hare, Luke Emery, Joe Mouncer, Kate Green and Eloise O’hare have created artworks which are of mostly a beach theme.
The scheme encompasses design, arts, furniture, toys, display and information facilities and signage. Staff are delighted with their new working environment and patients are much more comfortable.
This lovely new environment was made possible by the generosity of many
funders both charitable organisations and individuals and key local businesses
who contributed greatly these include the Friends of the Norwich Hospitals, The
Geoffrey Whatling Trust, GGS Creative Graphics, Acre Joinery and many more. The
full list of these businesses can be seen on our Funding and Contribution pages within the
Hospital Arts website.
The Restaurant has also seen a makeover working with the Trust’s PFI partners and artists Squibb Design. The artworks feature birds found around the Hospital Site!
Arts Funders help to change the environment of the Children's Department
8th April 2009
Many of Norfolk and Norwich's funders have given essential funds needed to improve the environment of the Children's Department. These funders include: The Friends of the Norwich Hospitals, The Geoffrey Watling Trust, The Lind Trust, The Rotary Club ofNorwich Marchesi Benefit Fund, LSI Architects, The Royal Naval Association, The Nicola Waller Patient Care Fund, The Conrad Chapman Trust, The North Norwich Alpha Lions, Sony and many more.
The Hospital Arts Project is working closely with the staff within the
Children's Unit, Octagon and Serco to make the work happen Local artists include
Bafta award winning Hannah Giffard, community artist Lisa Little, community
artist and furniture designer Eloise O'hare, illustrator Kate Green and newly
formed Squib Design. Many locally based companies are lending their skills to
contribute greatly towards this project including Acre Joinery, GGS Creative
Graphics, Rackham Engineering and Mercury Phillips Signs.
Staff Workshops
Check out the Workshops section of this web site for forthcoming workshops!
