‘I would match all the energy that goes into planning things like patient flows with the same energy coming from artists and interior designers. At the moment the ‘ideal’ hospital seems to be conceived like a branch of Kwik-Fit – in and out in a day – and treatment can be about as supportive as an alien abduction experience.’
Intrigued? Read more in my new research report into the role, experiences and training needs of hospital arts co-ordinators in the UK and the US.
Dear Josie Aston,
I am interested in becoming a art coordinator in the health care setting. I currently volunteer at Great Ormond Street Hospital- where I help set up and run arts activities for out patients. Please could you inform me how I might e able to search for employment as a arts coordinator.
Thank you
I no longer work in arts and health – the website remains up for info only. If you work at GOSH surely the obvious person to ask for advice is their arts co-ordinator? The Links pages on my site should also be of help.