ArtCare is delighted to host this year’s Christmas exhibition from the Clarendon Art Group, showcasing an inspiring collection of original artworks by local artists. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase unique, handcrafted pieces, perfect for thoughtful Christmas gifts.

Formed many years ago as a welcoming space for artists to paint, share ideas and encourage one another, the Clarendon Art Group brings together creatives working in a wide range of mediums. The group meets weekly in Farley and regularly holds workshops to explore new techniques and expand artistic horizons.

See the display along main corridors, levels 3 & 4, Salisbury District Hospital

A percentage of all sales supports ArtCare’s creative projects with patients and staff at Salisbury District Hospital, helping to bring art and wellbeing together in the hospital environment.

The Salisbury Group of Artists (SGA) are holding their Annual Winter Exhibition at Salisbury District Hospital during October & November.

In the run up to the festive season there is a chance to view and purchase an early Christmas present and commission on all sales is used by ArtCare to fund creative projects for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors to the hospital.

The exhibition features a variety of original artworks including local landscapes and wildlife. Artworks will be on display along the main corridors level 3 and 4.

The SGA are a vibrant, friendly and active arts group for artists and makers from Salisbury and a wide surrounding area.

Matthew Dean brings over 25 years of artistic exploration to Landlines, a new exhibition inspired by the contours, rhythms and shifting energies of the landscape. Drawing on his deep connection to the Wiltshire countryside, Matthew translates the shapes of nature and memory into bold abstract forms, often inspired by an aerial perspective. His work moves between subtle, sensitive 2D compositions and dynamic textures, capturing both stillness and movement.

Autumn Landlines I

Autumn Landlines II

As the son of a farmer, Matthew’s practice is rooted in observation, absorbing the colours, textures and patterns of the land. Landlines invites viewers to consider identity and place through repetition, patience, and abstraction, offering moments of calm and reflection within the hospital’s corridors.

More details Matthew Dean's website 

Salisbury District Hospital celebrates the beauty of everyday nature in new photography exhibition

ArtCare is proud to announce a vibrant new photography exhibition, Nature Within Reach, showcasing the creative talents of hospital staff and volunteers. The exhibition, now on display along the hospital’s corridors, invites visitors to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the calming presence of nature found in the everyday.

The theme Nature Within Reach explores how the natural world weaves into our daily lives; through fleeting moments, quiet corners and unexpected places. From a houseplant catching the morning light to the play of tree shadows on a daily commute, these images highlight how nature can be a source of calm, inspiration and connection even in the most ordinary settings.

“This exhibition celebrates the small but powerful ways we experience nature, often without even realising it,” said Lesley Self, ArtCare’s Exhibition Organiser. “Our staff and volunteers have beautifully captured these moments, reminding us all to notice and appreciate the natural beauty around us; especially important within the healing environment of a hospital.”

The photographs reflect a rich diversity of perspectives, from wide landscapes glimpsed from back doors, to the textures of leaves and flowers in everyday spaces. Displayed in the corridors, the exhibition offers a welcome respite for patients, visitors and staff alike, turning routine journeys through the hospital into opportunities for reflection and relaxation.

Nature Within Reach is part of ArtCare’s ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and uplifting atmosphere for all who pass through its doors. The exhibition will run throughout the summer until 5^th September.

The Pride Community Network presents “I am Safe” in collaboration with ArtCare

The Pride Community Network calls all artists and writers from the LGBTQIA+ community to submit artwork for an exciting exhibition in the hospital for Pride Month in June.  The theme of the exhibition is Safety in the LGBTQIA+ community and what that means to individuals and their experience. Whether you write poetry, are a photographer or use paints or oils, your work may be featured at the exhibition or on the digital exhibition that will accompany it.  For more information please email sft.pride@nhs.net

Submit your artwork and/ or writing by May 11th. You can join us in the Culture Club on The Green to help curate the exhibition on Monday May 12^th between 10 and 2pm. The final selections will be on the walls from May 30^th and online from June 1st.

And look out for details on a free PRIDE Creative Writing workshop during June

The exhibition, set for May and early June, will feature local landscapes and nature as key inspirations for many of the permanent pieces designed for the hospital's wards and environments by the ArtCare team.

This exhibition provides an intriguing behind-the-scenes look, showing not just the final pieces, but also the details and stages of the artistic journey leading to their completion. It's a great opportunity for visitors to see how nature and local scenery have influenced the designs, transforming the hospital spaces into more calming and healing environments through art.

ArtCare is funded by charitable donations and grants including Stars Appeal.  Purchases made from this exhibition go directly to support creative activities within Salisbury District Hospital.

Nick Andrew is a landscape artist based in South Wiltshire, renowned for artworks that explore the natural world through both visual and narrative means.

In 2022, Nick embarked on the SPiRE project, a series of mixed-media plein air drawings capturing the view of Salisbury Cathedral’s spire from 32 different compass points surrounding the city. Each piece reflects the changing seasons and includes a written narrative detailing the sounds, wildlife, and atmosphere experienced during the drawing sessions.

Nick says about sketching in the landscape:

“I use it is a means of getting to know the world around me. A way of working out ideas, of trying things out, of playing. Over the past few years I have started to see drawing as an act which I can enjoy for its own sake.

I’ve worked on a project called SPiRE: a series of plein air drawings, looking back at Salisbury Cathedral spire from as far as possible beyond the city. So, most are about the stunning wider landscape around Salisbury through the seasons.  My current project: confluence explores the five rivers which flow into and through Salisbury (Avon, Wylye, Nadder, Bourne and Ebble).”

SPiRE from east below Ashley Hill by Nick Andrew

SPiRE from southwest-by-south at Coombe Bissett Down by Nick Andrew

For more information on Nick Andrew's work, visit his website: nickandrew.co.uk

Throughout the summer Nick is also delivering our next Well-City Salisbury course 

ArtCare is pleased to present an inspiring exhibition of works by artist John Graham. Originally working in watercolour, John made a transition to oils in his artistic journey—a move that unlocked a passion for creating more striking, vibrant pieces.

"I turned to oils as I wanted to paint bolder images and stronger colours," John explains. "This medium has given me a passion to want to paint bigger and try many new subjects."

His work explores the dynamic play of light and shadow, capturing those often-overlooked moments that lie between brightness and darkness.

All the paintings are supplied unframed, but framing can be arranged if required. John has painted and is happy to paint commissions.

Whether you're a patient, visitor, or staff member, take a moment to enjoy this thoughtfully curated selection of paintings, display on level 3 main corridors of the hospital.

Visit John's website www.johnagrahamart.co.uk

This month's exhibition showcases work by three landscape photographers who draw inspiration from the natural world and the New Forest countryside.

Hugh Lohan (rhymes with lawn) has always been interested in drawing and producing cartoons. It was wasn't until he ended 30 years in the army and 27 years as a security consultant, that he took up photography seriously.  Hugh was most fortunate in being a friend of the Hampshire artist Pete Gilbert. With Pete's help he learned how to observe and how to compose his photographs. Most of his photography is now in black and white. Over the last 20 years he has exhibited at the Young Gallery in Salisbury, St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, won best picture at the New Forest Hampshire County and displayed in several local galleries.

Bryan Woods developed an interest in photography in his late teens when he started his sea career.  He later progressed to film processing, developing and printing at home, opening a world of creativity. With digital came a new discipline to master.  He has no fixed speciality and looks for an image that is unusual, interesting and has compositional opportunities.  With retirement, photography became a more significant pursuit both in colour and black and white. He has exhibited at the ArtCare Open Exhibition at Salisbury District Hospital for three years running.

Claire Sheppard is a self taught, enthusiastic amateur photographer who likes to try and take photos for mindfulness and wellbeing, as well as producing cards and prints. From the sale of calendars Claire donates to the New Forest National Park each year and is a New Forest ambassador, helping to care for the park.  Visit Claire's website to find out more: Bramble and Beach Photography - Home

'My photographic style captures the magical atmosphere of nature, inspired by the love I have for the beautiful New Forest, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset.  Photography is my 'walking mindfulness' and I hope I can inspire others to enjoy the same benefits.’ (Claire)

 

New Forest drift by Hugh Lohan

New Forest landscape by Bryan Woods

Red squirrel by Bryan Woods

New Forest by Claire Sheppard

Claire out on beach location with her camera

Lindsey won the Overall Winner prize for the 2024 ArtCare Open Exhibition, with her painting Red Berry Burst.  She now exhibits with us as a solo show at Salisbury Hospital.

Lindsey is a New Forest Artist based at her home and garden studio in Ringwood. She uses a varied range of mediums including Oils, Acrylics, Watercolour and mixed media to create interesting textural paintings.

The exhibition is free of charge and can be seen on both levels 3 and 4 main corridors of Salisbury District Hospital.

ArtCare is charitably funded by The Stars Appeal, other grants and a commission raised from picture sales go towards hospital creative projects with patients and families.

ArtCare at Salisbury Hospital welcome the annual show from the Ringwood Art Society. Group members show their skills in a variety of media including watercolours, pastels and acrylics.

The Ringwood Art Society was formed in 1968 to provide opportunities for members to extend their knowledge and interest in art generally, to provide a means for members to exhibit and possibly sell their work and to stimulate an interest in art amongst members of the public.

The exhibition is free of charge and can be seen on both levels 3 and 4 main corridors of Salisbury District Hospital.

ArtCare is charitably funded by The Stars Appeal, other grants and a commission raised from picture sales go towards hospital creative projects with patients and families.