Waikato Hospital Art Trust

The Waikato Hospital Art Trust is passionate about art's role in the healthcare environment. Over the years, Waikato Hospital has had many dedicated staff and supporters committed to building an extensive art collection for the Hospital through donations, purchases and loans.

We believe that art has a positive impact on the wellness and well-being of all. So, by installing a wide range of art throughout the Hospital and fostering a creative environment, we aim to speed up a patient's healing process, shorten hospital stays and help manage pain. As well as providing a source of creativity, interest, distraction and solace for whānau and staff alike in their roles as carers and supporters.

From maternity to mortuary: the hospital can be the location of some of our most joyous moments, as well as the most desperate. By including art, we aim to create welcoming, healing spaces that resonate with all members of our community as they navigate health and healing. The Waikato Hospital Art Trust is passionate about the role of art in the healthcare environment and believes that creativity has a positive impact on the wellness and well-being of all.

There are over 100 significant artworks to be discovered that are owned by the Trust or on permanent loan, and we are working to introduce art to many more spaces around the hospital campus.

If you value our kaupapa, please join us and support the Waikato Hospital Art Committee through a donation.