OutPost Arts is a contemporary arts organisation whose mission is to deliver high-quality, meaningful, impactful, accessible and diverse programmes of arts that benefit the health, wellbeing and creative education of young people and adults from across Dumfries & Galloway - particularly those experiencing barriers and stigma due to disability, illness, isolation, poverty, low income and trauma. OutPost Arts’ groundbreaking initiative ‘DG Creative Wellbeing’ features a range of innovative community-based art-making projects, and an embedded Art in Healthcare programme, delivered in partnership with NHS Dumfries & Galloway. In 2025, at their inaugural, regional Creative Health & Wellbeing Symposium, OutPost Arts launched a ‘Manifesto for Creative Wellbeing in Dumfries & Galloway’ that has been formally adopted by the NHS D&G board. 

Art in Healthcare is a charity working across Scotland to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and communities by providing opportunities to experience and engage with high quality visual art, artists and creativity within community, health and social care settings.

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Tonic Arts is NHS Lothian Charity's award-winning Arts in Health Programme.

In partnership with NHS Lothian, specialist arts organisations and cross-sector partners, our Tonic Arts team develops programmes of art and design commissions, art collection provision, changing exhibitions, artist residencies, participatory arts activities and performances which enrich experiences and enhance environments.

Together, we use creativity to improve and support the health and wellbeing of staff, patients and visitors, pioneering a culture in which the arts are valued across the service.

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Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT) is an award-winning charity that exists to enhance the wellbeing of all who spend time in NHS Grampian or associated Health and Social Care facilities by providing access to quality art experiences.

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Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust (THAT) has delivered arts and health programmes for more than 20 years. In partnership with NHS Tayside and cultural organisations, we provide creative opportunities that improve health, wellbeing, and quality of life for people living with long-term conditions.

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Artlink Central is one of Scotland’s leading participatory arts organisations, with almost forty years of experience developing community-led projects. Established since 1988, Artlink Central works with evidence-based practice across all artforms. We produce artist-led participatory programmes that support people with disabilities, people experiencing mental health issues or from excluded communities. We coordinate all arts commissions, exhibitions and participatory and creative work for NHS Forth Valley, our local health board, who we have worked with for over thirty years.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Arts and Health Programmes help to create welcoming, inclusive environments that enhance the healthcare experience for patients, visitors and staff. Through a person-centred approach, the programmes harness the positive impact of the arts, architecture, design, music and nature to support health and wellbeing.

Working in partnership with artists, designers, educators, community organisations and funders, our programmes are evidence-informed and celebrate Scotland’s rich creative talent while contributing to better healthcare.

Animating Public Spaces

The Animating Public Spaces programme brings exhibitions, performances and artist residencies into healthcare settings across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The programme provides opportunities for artists and creative partners to showcase their work in healthcare settings, while offering many patients access to arts and cultural experiences that they may not otherwise encounter.

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