RÉALTA LAUNCHED IN WATERFORD

Waterford Healing Arts Trust recently announces the launch of Réalta, the National Body for Arts + Health in Ireland, which will be based at the Centre for Arts + Health (HSE-RCSI educational facility) at University Hospital Waterford. Réalta will lead the development of the arts and health sector in Ireland through support, promotion and advancement, and the demonstration of excellence in artistic delivery. Pictured at the announcement were Liam Merriman, Prof. Kevin Rafter, chairperson of the Arts Council; Grace O’Sullivan, MEP and patron of Waterford Healing Arts; Grace Rothwell, General Manager UHW; Christopher Bailey, World Health Organisation; Claire Meaney, Waterford Healing Arts Trust; Dr Abdul Bulbulia and Catherine Drea, chairperson, Waterford Healing Arts.