On Wednesday 26th June MFT Trust Chairman Kathy Cowell opened the exhibition launch event at the MREH Atrium. We heard inspiring stories of hope and transformation from Lime’s Create+ participants, followed by guest speakers celebrating the importance of arts and health including Julie McCarthy, Strategic Lead for GM Creative Health at Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Integrated Care (NHS GM) and Nick Bailey, Director of Corporate Workforce at Manchester Foundation Trust. 

For Lime’s Director Dawn Prescott, her mission to fill the hospitals with art made by NHS staff gains even greater significance with the work being produced by Create + participants:  

“Lime’s permanent gallery spaces at MFT allow us to display artwork in a gallery setting to give patients, relatives, carers and members of the public fresh insights into the lives of NHS professionals dedicated to their care. We are deeply moved and inspired by the journeys NHS staff have embarked upon during their six week Create+ course. For many it has been an extraordinary journey, developing trust and self-belief which has impacted on both their personal and professional lives. Many staff claiming they have never attended an arts class ever in their lives before, which means we really are proving art is for everyone! We are excited to link with and share this learning with our healthcare and cultural partners across GM and further afield.”  

Lime’s Hospital Gallery Exhibition spaces, located on the Oxford Road Campus -click here for map location are open to the public.