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New Oriel Ysbyty Gwynedd exhibit showcases NHS staff's art
Pics: Staff artwork on display at Oriel Ysbyty Gwynedd, courtesy of Betsi Cadwaladr UHB.
From 6 March 2025, as you enter the main entrance for Ysbyty Gwynedd, you will be able to see a series of artworks on the walls and in the glass cabinets, that have all been created by NHS staff for a new exhibition celebrating the value of arts and creativity.
Since 2011, Gwynedd Community Arts in collaboration with Creative Well (BCUHB Arts in Health), have provided a platform for local artists and community groups to display their work in the Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital lobby with a series of rolling exhibitions being enjoyed by visitors, patients and staff.
In a first of its kind for the Oriel Ysbyty Gwynedd, this very special exhibition of artwork celebrates the amazing creativity of NHS staff through a range of art forms including, photography, painting, digital arts, pencils, pastels, carving, and clay. Each artwork is unique and they cover a range of subjects with inspiration coming from nature, animals, landscapes, shape, colour, as well as our communities and culture.
The artwork is made by staff from a range of teams and services including: Posture and Mobility, Urology, Catering, Paediatrics, Portering, Public Health, Neurophysiology, Health Records, and Care of the Elderly and includes staff from a range of occupations who are all part of the BCUHB team delivering healthcare for our patients and communities in North Wales.
There is growing evidence of the benefits of the arts for our health and wellbeing. Taking part in art making can provide joyful and meaningful activity, as well as an opportunity to relax, and to learn and develop new skills. Over time, this can benefit our mood, confidence, as well as provide opportunities to connect with others who share our interests. Artwork and exhibitions in hospitals can also improve our hospital environments making them more welcoming spaces for patients and visitors. The artwork will be on display between March and May 2025 and can be found by the Main Entrance to Ysbyty Gwynedd. If you wish to purchase any of the artworks or would like to pass on feedback about the exhibition please contact corrinazarach@gwynedd.llyw.cymru Share your photos of the exhibition using the hashtag #ArtsBCUHB