Formation 1997 Founded 1997 | Area served National | |
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Type Subsidiary of the Maudsley Charity (UK registered number 1055440-3) Method Exhibitions and events are programmed throughout the year; Campaign for access to the arts in healthcare environments Key people Beth Elliott, Gallery Director Similar Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Croydon Road Recreatio, Kelsey Park, Maudsley Hospital, Eden Park railway station | ||
Lahf and the bethlem gallery welcome to creativity and wellbeing week 2015
The Bethlem Gallery is an art gallery in Beckenham, Bromley, England. It was established in 1997 to support and exhibit artists who are current or former patients of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The gallery is housed in an Art Deco building shared with the Bethlem Museum of the Mind, with exhibits about the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital.
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- Lahf and the bethlem gallery welcome to creativity and wellbeing week 2015
- Bethlem gallery and museum
- Quotation
- Studio
- References
The gallery has a small artist-led team to manage and facilitate it. This team support and encourage artists who may feel excluded from artistic endeavour otherwise. The gallery provides facilities for collaboration, experimentation, and skills exchange.
Bethlem gallery and museum
Quotation
“Pills are ok, counselling is ok and it will get you back on the streets, but what keeps your mind alive is what you learn here. That’s what it’s about – keeping your spirit alive.” – Lee, Bethlem artist.
Studio
For long term patients, the art studio is a place to spend time away from the ward.
Available resources facilitate sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking and screen printing, among others.