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The Project in 2009
Paintings in Hospitals was founded in 1959 at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Charity the fifth Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Prize will be based in the Hospital's Neurorehabilitation Unit (NRU).
The award is open to artists using a range of media, i.e. painting, printmaking, photography, textiles, and wall-mounted sculpture.
The project aims to provide opportunities for patients, staff and visitors to observe and participate in the creative process of an artist and bring the enjoyment of art and artworks into the NRU. The artist will be required to involve participants in stimulating and enjoyable creative activities, suitable for the ward and its users, and give those involved opportunities for self-expression.
As an outcome of the project the artist will be required to produce one artwork for the NRU which will improve or add to the existing Hospital environment, and one artwork to help broaden the PiH collection. In addition to the residency project the artist will be given the opportunity of a two week exhibition at PiH’s gallery in the Menier Chocolate Factory in March 2010.
Background to the Neurorehabilitation Unit
This is an 18 bed in patient unit was opened in 1999. It specializes in the management of people with neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord damage, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders. The aim of the unit is to bridge the gap between the hospital environment and home by improving an individual’s physical, psychological and social skills usually over an intense two to four week period. Carers are actively encouraged to participate in the work of the unit and will be encouraged to take part in the residency.
The NRU is divided into four spaces: the ward area, dining/lounge room, the therapy area with gym and kitchen plus the space between this and the dining room, where individual therapy rooms are located. There will be space available for an artist to store equipment but no on site studio facility.
Patients need to be able to sit for at least an hour twice a day but an artist will need to work around different ability levels both pysically and in terms of memory and concentration.
Location and Timescale: The residency will take place at the NRU twice weekly over a twelve week period from the start of June to the end of September 2009 subject to an artists’ availability.
Artworks must be completed by 1 December 2009.
Please not that PiH is unable to provide studio accommodation and the artist will be required to make arrangements for such a facility if required.
TO APPLY:
Please send up to 10 slides / photographs / images of your work on disk, your CV and a supporting letter outlining your interest in the project and detailing relevant experience. In addition to this, please complete and return the application form, describing a possible approach that you may take to the residency, your chosen media and working method to involve patients, visitors and staff. Click here to download the 2009 application form now
Deadline for receipt of applications:
Receipt of your entry will only be acknowledged if you enclose a stamped addressed postcard with your application. If you require the return of your application you will need to enclose a stamped addressed envelope (pre-paid registered post if required).
Interviews:
Please send your application to:
Rachel Stewart, Senior Curator, Paintings in Hospitals, First Floor, Menier Chocolate Factory,
Applicants are specifically asked NOT to contact staff in the Neurorehabilitation Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology for further information on this project.
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