It really has transformed my life

—Service User

This is a real champion in people’s recovery

—Service User

It is a source of happiness in my life

—Service User

What we do

We collaborate with artists, service users, and NHS mental healthcare units to craft innovative artwork and creative programmes while dispelling stigmas and advocating for culture and creativity in mental health as a universal human right. Our unique blend of artistic excellence and compassionate care transforms mental health spaces into places of hope, dignity, and recovery for all.

200

Hospital Rooms Transformed

508

Creative Workshops

4191

Service User Participants

160k+

Digital Art School Participants in 38 Countries

200

Hospital Rooms Transformed

508

Creative Workshops

4191

Service User Participants

160k+

Digital Art School Participants in 38 Countries

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Holding Space for Healing

We exist to challenge a broken, outdated 
 approach to mental health in the UK, where people at their most vulnerable in mental health services
 are often exposed to a frightening and harsh environment closer to a prison than a hospital. To do this, we create spaces where human beings dealing with mental illness can express themselves and feel joy while working through their recovery.

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A person sits in an art studio holding up a colourful abstract painting. The studio is filled with art supplies, paintings, and collage materials on the wall and table.
Venetia Berry, Digital Art School. Photo © Hospital Rooms
A colourful table with a potted plant on top is surrounded by five wooden stools, each with a differently coloured seat, set against a wall with abstract art.
John Booth, Northside House, Social Hub. Photo © Hospital Rooms (Damien Griffiths)

Get Involved

Discover how…

  • Donate to support our mission to reach as many service users as possible with art programmes and reimagined healing spaces that offer shelter from the storm.

  • Do you want to bring creativity to your mental healthcare unit? Check out our free Digital Art School or express your interest in completing an on-site project with us.

  • Are you passionate about the transformative power of art? Explore our free creative Digital Art School sessions for wellbeing, led by world-class artists.

  • Talented artists are the heart and soul of what we do and central to our goal of bringing world-class art into spaces where it doesn’t usually exist. Express your interest in working with us here.

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Digital Art School

An innovative three-year programme providing artist-led digital workshops and art materials to every NHS inpatient mental health site in England. Our archive of 50+ workshops is completely free to access online. Join our internationally acclaimed artists bringing you step-by-step guides and techniques, directly from their studio to yours.

Facilitate Digital Art School in an NHS Ward or Unit

Do you work in an NHS Mental Health Ward or Unit, local community space or arts therapy service? We have free resources and high-quality workshop content available to facilitate creative sessions.

Take Part in Digital Art School: Open and Accessible to All

If you’re interested in trying out one of our sessions, you can join in from home and access our free archive of 50+ artist-led workshops at any time. No artistic experience is required; art is for everyone.

Upload Your Digital Art School Creations to our Online Gallery

We centre and celebrate the work of service users and participants who take part in the Digital Art School. Get in touch and share your creations; if you’re a workshop facilitator, you are welcome to upload work by service users by submitting this form

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