Inscape Art Programs in Healthcare

Artist-led Programs to Support Wellbeing

Inscape delivers dynamic, responsive art programs in hospital environments — connecting patients, families, and staff with practicing Tasmanian artists. Through ongoing projects, mentorships, and residencies, we support both creative expression and professional growth.

Our programs are shaped in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet the unique needs of each setting, enhancing wellbeing, sparking connection, and transforming everyday experiences in care.

Explore our current projects below.

Art Programs

Life-Scape

Artists create unique illustrations based on patient stories, gifting these artworks to patients to share with family and staff, bringing their personal experiences to life.

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Artmaking

Artists lead patients and visitors in creating art, whether in groups or at the bedside, offering a therapeutic outlet for creativity and connection.

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Instrumental

Inscape artists bring tailored music experiences directly to patients at their bedside. These one-on-one or small group sessions are designed in response to patient needs, offering comfort, connection, and a gentle way to support wellbeing through music.

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Instant Instrumental

Professional musicians perform live duos in shared hospital spaces, creating uplifting moments for patients, visitors, and staff. These performances, led by Inscape artists, offer spontaneous, calming experiences that bring music into the heart of the hospital.

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Enlivening the Space

Artists collaborate with patients and staff to create and display artworks that transform hospital spaces, making them more vibrant, welcoming and healing.

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Residencies and Projects

Artists undertake residencies within healthcare settings, leading special projects that provide lasting creative engagement for patients, staff, and visitors.

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I think this is a marvellous program. I am a doctor at the hospital and can see how much patients appreciate this. Many are scared, lonely, bored and in pain. The chance to enjoy, make and appreciate art and music is an incredible gift. I hope when I am on the receiving end - in the bed and not beside it, you are there for me too.

Dr Anna Johnston, Royal Hobart Hospital
The weekly visits with the Inscape musicians was the only time I could be completely myself. The singing saved my sanity, it was personally rewarding and knowing I had that time to look forward to, got me though the week.

Long term patient at the Royal Hobart Hospital
Hospitals are hard on the soul, they are noisy and busy, depressing, and lonely. Pain is not the best bedfellow but hidden amongst the chaos are bubbles of pure magic... He popped his head around the curtain, guitar in hand and asked if I minded if he played a song. PLAY was my response, please play, and for a brief minute or two our small ward was filled with music and lightness and magic. This was such an unexpected gift of beauty on what an extremely hard morning had been, a gift that sustained me throughout that day.

Kim, Patient, Royal Hobart Hospital
Art and music are hugely important to patients when they are away from their home, belongings and loved ones. The Inscape team are so good at finding the exact thing that will work for the patient. A song, a drawing, or just giving the time to listen

Staff, Royal Hobart Hospital

Make a Donation Today

Inscape programs are in high demand, and your support makes them possible.

A tax-deductible donation directly funds Tasmanian artists and musicians to work with patients, families and staff across Southern Tasmanian hospitals.

Your contribution goes to the Inscape Tas Incorporated Gift Fund, helping us bring connection, comfort and creativity into healthcare when it's needed most.