Art of Hope
Art Opening, Conversation and Reception
On April 8, 2025 we celebrated “Art of Hope”, the opening reception for the art installations in our new hospital building.
Over 100 guests attended, hearing a keynote speech from Sara Angel, Founder, Executive Director and Publisher of Art Canada Institute, on “Why Art Matters”, and then touring the art throughout the building and meeting some of the artists whose work is enriching the lives of our patients.
It was the generosity of donors to UHN’s West Park that allowed us to obtain more than 600 pieces of art to place throughout the building, backed by research that demonstrates the ability of the arts to alleviate stress, depression and anxiety, helping patients focus on something beyond their conditions.
Ticket proceeds will support West Park’s ongoing art strategy to advance the collection.
