Welcome to Art for Life, the art and design programme at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset

Art for Life is passionate about creating the best possible patient environment.  Since 1993 we have been utilising art and good design to create a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment at Musgrove Park Hospital. 

"It’s official, art makes us feel better...quicker" 

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 Colour EFFECTS Mood

Part One: 2 January 2012 - 28 March 2012

Part Two: 21 February - 28 March 2012

This exhibition explores the physical and psychological influence that pattern and colour can have on our moods and asks "can art and design change the way we feel and, if so, how can we use this to make people feel more positivie about being in hospital?"

Part One features work by Nigel Banks, Sue Wyllie, Anne Smyth, Kitty Hillier, Sara Fairfax, Tim Martin and Denise Clarke

Part Two extends to include work by 2nd year Textile and Design Degree students from Somerset College

Opius viii by Nigel Barker

Art on the Block is back!!

100 carefully selected artists have been invited to submit their work on A5 blocks for our third Art on the Block charity auction.  Works are coming in fast and on-line bidding will start in March so visit us again soon.

Have you seen our latest artworks?

Designed by Somerset College Textile and Surface Design graduate Sophie Holbrook these colourful images have been installed in the Old Building corridor.  Sophie's works which are entitled 'Enchanted Forest' were inspired by nature and feature birds, animals and exotic plants. 
 
 
 

Levi by Sophie Holbrook

 Sensing our Past

Art for Life has been successful in its application for Heritage Lottery Funding to support their project 'Sensing our Past' which will document the history of the Hospital.  Built in 1942 as an American Army Hospital, Musgrove Park became a general hospital within the National Health Service in 1951.  2012 will be the Hospital's 70th birthday and what better time to celebrate its heritage.

Come back in the New Year to find out how you can get involved!