The brief

In May 2008 the Special Trustees agreed to commission the artwork for the new Outpatient Assessment Centre at Bolsover Street.

The brief was to develop and implement an art strategy that is relevant to the work of the hospital which reflects the quality of care and expertise offered by RNOH specialists. It is important that the artwork not only integrates with the approach taken to interior design but also with the internal approach to way finding and principle colour schemes planned for the facility. Furthermore it was agreed that the long and illustrious history of the hospital and the dedication of its staff should be represented and where possible the art should include the opportunity to distract visitors by providing access to the 'story' of the RNOH.

Working with Art Contact

Art Contact was established in 1984 as a consultancy to source and supply artwork for working environments. Art Contact has the expertise to harness the potential of art so as to enhance and exploit a location to the full, whether the space is public or private, urban or rural, dedicated to business, leisure, health or for the benefit of the local community. Finding the right artwork to enhance the environment is a specialised task and can be a time-consuming process. Art Contact has more than 20 years experience building and managing art collections, as well as commissioning site-specific installations, to suit the needs of a diverse range of clients and locations. Currently, the workload breaks evenly between healthcare projects and those in the corporate sector. www.artcontact.co.uk