Artroom Exhibition

Saturday 13^th July – Thursday 19^th September

This group exhibition has been curated to highlight the diverse range of work by the professional artists and writers who deliver the Grampian Hospitals Art Trust Artroom project across 4 NHS Grampian sites. It is important to GHAT that all artists and writers working on the project are supported and encouraged to continue with their own professional practice.

Artroom is a patient centred arts project run by Grampian Hospitals Art Trust. Professional artists work with patients in wards across various NHS Grampian locations and are integral to the project’s success. They work on sites including Roxburghe House, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Woodend Hospital and Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. The artists act as guides and sources of information, providing bespoke materials for each person on their creative journey.

Participation in artistic activity improves wellbeing and confidence, especially for those who may be in hospital for a long time. The welcome relief from their medical condition that Artroom provides is invaluable. Families and visitors are encouraged to attend Artroom too, often sparking new conversations and collaborative work. The best part of the project for the artists is to see what people can create when given the time and freedom to do so.

The artists in this exhibition are

Yvette Bathgate
Amy Benzie
Donna Briggs
Jo Gilbert
Kirsty Russell
Anna Shirron
Rebecca Struthers

All work will be for sale and available to buy online through the GHAT shop

The Artroom projects are funded by Friends of Roxburghe House, NHS Grampian Endowment Fund, The Corra Foundation Henry Duncan Grants, Friends of the Neuro Ward, DEEP, The Stafford Trust and The Morningfield Association.

Exhibition photographs by the artists and Mike Davidson.