Current Exhibitions
ArtCare exhibitions help to create a friendly hospital environment and an opportunity for artists to display their pictures in a lively public space. 30% commission is taken on all sales, which helps fund the art service. All exhibitions are free to view.
EXHIBITION OPENING TIMES: Main corridor exhibitions are open at anytime. Exhibitions on side corridors (Level 3 Medical Surgical, Endoscopy and Plastic Surgery) are only open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Catalogues can be picked up from the holders alongside the exhibition. For more information or to make a purchase from an exhibition please contact Exhibitions Organiser, Lesley Meaker on ext. 4884. Payment can be made by cheque or debit/credit card. Arrangements can also be made for a short guided tour, please telephone to book.
Sarum Artists
3 May - 9 June 2013
Level 4 main corridor of Salisbury District Hospital
Spring is in the air with the latest selection of artwork on display at Salisbury Hospital. Images of trees, cygnets and plants, to lime greens and mauves of the abstract paintings - they all give the impression of a landscape emerging from cold winter days!
Sarum artist are a group of local artists who meet regularly at Sarum College in the Cathedral Close. All members are Fine Arts Graduates from Salisbury College. Their work includes fine art printmaking, painting and drawing. Visit their website at www.sarumartists.com
Rachel Brown
Until 7 June 2013
Level 3 main corridor of Salisbury District Hospital
Rachel is a New Forest artist who paints landscapes and seascapes in situ, using a variety of media and techniques. She says: ‘Ever since I can remember I have had a passion for drawing, painting and the creative. I am caught by a mood, an atmosphere, by colour and light and feel compelled to transfer it to paper. I grew up in rural Oxfordshire drawing everything around me, filling any spare time either outside exploring the countryside or inside painting.’
Although gaining entry to art college, Rachel ended up pursuing Biology and Geography at University, but always spent more time on illustrations than the written word. After graduating with a BSc and later MSc in Environmental Management, she was lucky enough to find a job which took her travelling extensively throughout both Scotland and the Himalayas. It was here, immersed in the incredible scenery that Rachel felt really inspired to draw and paint more seriously.
Rachel moved to the New Forest in 2001 where she now lives with her family. She is continually learning and adapting styles and mainly paint ‘en plein air’, putting the finishing touches to a piece once back home. Visit the artist's website - www.rachelbronsdon.co.uk
Mad Cow
From October 2011
Level 4 patio courtyard, SDH North
Made from over 200 recycled High density polyurethane (HDP) 4 pint plastic milk bottles, plastic waste pipe and clear coloured cable ties. Chris says ‘HDP bottles are extremely un-biodegradable and have an estimated life span of over 300 years in the average landfill. If recycled they can be usefully turned into more plastic or even sculptures!’ Visit www.cudlipsculpture.com for more information
Exhibition Access Information - Click here to download our access guide for further information on travel, disabled access, toilets and refreshments. Hospital site maps can be found on the Trust's website.
Coming Soon
Laura Bell Group
14 Jun 2013 - 21 Jul 2013
Annual show of the latest work by students of Salisbury based watercolour artist and tutor Laura Bell.