About Us

For over 30 years, Arts Care has passionately improved health and wellbeing across Northern Ireland through engaging creative arts experiences.

Improving Health & Wellbeing Through The Arts

Our dedicated artists support emotional health, aid recovery and build connections across all ages and diverse settings.

From uplifting performances and interactive projects, to transforming environments and empowering staff, we are constantly innovating to deliver meaningful artistic experiences.

We are passionate about raising Arts Care’s profile and championing creative health at every level.

Thank you for your support as we continue to bring the benefits of arts in health to all.

Barry Macaulay, CEO

Participants hand-stitch colourful felt leaves during a community arts workshop.

Older adults colouring a “Forget Me Not” sign in a creative care setting.

Older woman painting green leaves during an Arts Care workshop.

Children and adults performing an inclusive dance on stage.

Our Services

Across both programmes, we offer a range of services designed to inspire creativity, improve mental health, and foster wellbeing:

Artistic Workshops

Tailored, creative workshops led by professional artists, encouraging personal or collaborative artwork creation.

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Clown Doctors

Engaging children through interactive play, clowning, and circus skills, building confidence, empathy, and mental wellbeing. (Coming soon: Skylarks for older people).

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Skylarks

Skylarks is our newest initiative to extend that magic to older adults in day care and residential settings, including those living with dementia.

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Environmental Transformations

Transforming indoor and outdoor spaces with collaborative visual art and murals, fostering a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

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Education & Training

Our Education and Training services offer practical, artist-led learning opportunities that empower healthcare professionals, medical students, and creatives to integrate the arts into their work.

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Staff Wellbeing

Facilitated Away Days for teams, enhancing communication, collaboration, and mental health.

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Our Galleries

Arts Care curates art galleries in Belfast City Hospital’s Tower Block and the Ulster Hospital. These display art related to health and wellbeing and showcase the work of service users, patients and staff.