“Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.”
Florence Nightingale
It has been proven that art effects healing. Working with Park Billings Clinic on this project, our goal is to
construct a blend of local artists, patrons, and collectors willing to share their work with the new hospital. In
effect we will not only be able to share art with more members of our community, we will be contributing to the
creation of nurturing environments and providing individuals who might not otherwise have the opportunity to
experience the beauty, inspiration and hope that art enables. Thoughtfully selected artworks may celebrate
community, donors, local artists, architecture, history, music, agriculture, seasons, local festivals, nature, wildlife,
and water.
ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS
Issue Date: April 1, 2015
Submittal Deadline: May 31, 2015
Required Criteria: Research has determined that art can help reduce stress and offer the possibility of improved
patient outcomes when the imagery is appropriate. Based on this evidence-based research, Park Billings Clinic is
requesting artwork depicting recognizable familiar landscapes, including landscapes, waterscapes (calm not
turbulent), floral and garden scenes that represent the local geography and topography. Images should be full
color spectrum depicting sunny days. Bright abstract artwork will be considered. Any artwork depicting dark
shadows, stormy skies, or confrontational wildlife will not be considered. For more information on what makes
art appropriate for health care, read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healing_environments.
Art Size: Average size of 20” x 28” (as we progress we will identify specific sizes to help stay within our budget).
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Glass, Mosaic Tile, Photography, Fabric, Metal, and Mixed Media, and
digital images of any of these – we are looking for images to make into prints (not just original art).
Submittal Instructions: Please share up to 4 digital images to [email protected] using DropBox
(free software). Include your name and contact information, title of the work, description of medium, and size for
each submittal. Submitted artwork does not have to be available, as submittals are to represent the style in
which you work. Digital images should be at the highest resolution (300 dpi or above). We will not use your
images without your final permission and a licensing fee. If you are unable to submit digital images please feel
free to contact the Center to make other arrangements. No original works will be accepted as a submittal. All
submittals are to be received by the Living Colors campaign on or before the May 31, 2015 deadline. Livingston
HealthCare nor the Park Billings Clinic will not accept submittals.
Notification: All artists will be notified of selection status on or near June 15, 2015.
We have not identified placing for three dimensional as of yet. You are welcome to submit images and we will
keep them on file.