Réalta, the National Body for Arts + Health

Réalta, the National Body for Arts + Health in Ireland, shines a light on the transformative and central role the arts play in health. Réalta’s vision is for the arts to be embedded into the provision of healthcare in Ireland. To this end, Réalta develops and delivers a range of arts and health training programmes for artists, healthcare professionals and arts and health managers; Provides access to information, mentoring and advice; Supports networking of arts and health practitioners; and engages with the HSE and other policy makers to increase understanding and support of arts and health practice. Core funded by the Arts Council and the HSE, Réalta encompasses the Waterford Healing Arts programme and the national resource website artsandhealth.ie