Open exhibition 2012

Packs are now available for ArtCare's annual Open exhibition.

Open exhibition winners of 2011 Artists are invited to submit up to five pieces of original artwork for selection.There is a prize of £200 for the overall winner and two runners-up prizes of £100. These have again been kindly sponsored by Salisbury Hospital League of Friends.

Pictured above (left to right) Tessa McIntyre, runner up 2011 ; George Todd, Chair of Salisbury Hospital League of Friends; Linsay Keir, overall winner 2011; Lesley Meaker, ArtCare's exhibition organiser.

More details and the pack can be downloaded from the exhibition page>

Take a look around the new Children's Unit

Finding your way to the new Children's Unit outpatients department has now got a lot easier and a lot more fun.

Mirroring the themes of the new unit - Waterworld and Treetops - children and adults alike can delight in spotting all sorts of sea creatures, from turtles and seahorses to crabs and starfish as well as kingfishers, swans and dragonflies on their way to the new unit.

Artist Rachel Silver's stunning mosaic trail leads from the car parks to the Sarum entrance. It includes a giant starfish shaped bench and a series of domes and globes alongside the main paths. Rachel worked with children at Harnham Junior and Woodford Valley schools to create the designs using the indirect method of mosaic making.

The result is a vibrant and enduring feature to charm visitors and aid wayfinding to the new Children's Unit, made possible through funding from the Stars Appeal Caring 4 Kids campaign.

Take a peek around the new unit and find out more details >

Building Better Healthcare Award 2011

Altro Digiclad wall panel with trees and animals, new children's unit

The new Children's Unit has won the 'Best Building Product in Healthcare' for the innovative and creative use of Altro Digiclad panels at this year's Building Better Healthcare Awards.

The Children's Unit was also shortlisted in two other categories.