Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is putting out a call for artists to help enhance the outdoor spaces at the Chatham and Wallaceburg sites.
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The goal is to promote health care and beauty, while fostering a sense of tranquility for patients, visitors and staff, hospital officials said in a release this week.
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Artists of all backgrounds are invited to propose pieces. All mediums are welcome, but works must be weatherproof, durable and safe for public display year-round.
“We believe that art has the power to heal and uplift,” said Lori Marshall, the alliance’s president and chief executive. “This is an opportunity to showcase artistic talent while enhancing the healing environment of our outdoor spaces, furthering our goal of . . . family-centered (patient) care.”
Artists living in Canada are eligible to submit proposals, either individually or as part of a group or organization.
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A selection committee of hospital leaders, patient advisors and staff will review all submissions.
“Whether through sculptures, installations, murals, or other mediums, selected artworks will serve as a testament to the importance of holistic healing and community support within the health-care setting,” said a message on the alliance’s website.
“Join us in transforming our hospital grounds into vibrant, welcoming spaces that uplift and rejuvenate those who pass through our doors.”
Project details, including application, compensation and submission instructions, can be found at ckha.on.ca/public-art-project. Submission deadline is June 7 at 4 pm
CKHA thanked Chatham-Kent for funding, which the hospital is matching, to provide this opportunity.
Recently, the alliance unveiled Indigenous artwork at its Chatham and Wallaceburg sites, as part of the hospital’s innovation grant program.
This initiative offered staff, physicians, volunteers and patient advisors the chance to bring forward ideas for positive change at the hospital.
The artwork at the Chatham site consisted of four pieces, created by Celeste Noah of Eelunaapèewii Lahkèewiit, Delaware Nation.
This followed the addition of Revitalizing River, by Mariah Alexander of Walpole Island First Nation, at the Wallaceburg site.
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