Arts at NUH
Arts at NUH is the Trust's arts programme, which aims to support the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors across all of our hospital sites through visual arts for the environment and participatory arts workshops, including music.
The coordination of the programme and many of the projects are kindly funded by the Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
For more information, please contact the Art Coordinators at NUHNT.arts@nhs.net.
NRC Photography Competition
Are you a photography enthusiast? Do you find beauty and motivation in the world around you? If so, this is your chance to showcase your talent!
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is calling on NUH staff, as well as faculty and students from our local universities to contribute to a unique photography competition.
The winning images will be showcased throughout the new National Rehabilitation Centre due to open in July 2025, celebrating the theme ‘Motivation’ and the resilience and spirit of its tagline ‘Turning Adversity into Opportunity’.
Why Participate?
Engaging in creative pursuits like photography offers more than just artistic satisfaction, it promotes well-being and gives an outlet for self-expression.
In fact, studies have shown that creative activities can:
• Reduce stress and provide a sense of calm.
• Enhance focus and mindfulness
• Foster a sense of achievement and boost self-esteem.
By taking part in this competition, you’re not only showcasing your talent but also investing in your own creative well-being.
Key competition details
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Theme: Let your photograph tell a story of ‘Motivation’. Whether it’s a powerful portrait, a symbolic object, or a landscape, we’re looking for inspiring interpretations in monochrome.
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Eligibility: Open to all NUH staff, students, and faculty from our local universities as follows; Nottingham Trent University, Loughborough University, University of Nottingham, University of Leicester, University of Lincoln and Derby University
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Submission Limit: A maximum of 3 entries per person.
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Image Requirements:
- All photographs must be submitted in black and white (monochrome).
- Images must be high resolution to ensure high-quality printing without pixelation at A2 or A3 size.
- Images can be portrait or landscape
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Rights for image use: By submitting your photograph(s), you grant Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your image(s) for purposes including, but not limited to, display in the NRC, marketing materials, online platforms, and other promotional uses. You retain full copyright ownership of your image(s), and credit will be provided to you as the photographer when your work is used.
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Judging Panel: The competition will be judged by a panel including representatives from Ryder Architecture, NRC staff, and NUH Arts Co-ordinators.
Winning Photographs
Winning photographs will be professionally printed, framed, and displayed in rooms and corridor spaces throughout the NRC building. This is your chance to contribute to a creative and uplifting environment, making a lasting impact on the lives of patients, staff, and visitors.
How to Enter
1. Submit your entries
2. Include your full name, contact details, and a brief description (50 words max) of each image’s connection to the theme.
Submission Deadline: 5pm Monday 17th March 2025
Winners Announced: W/C Mon 31st March 2025
Further information / Access
If you require further information, or this information in a different format, please contact Lucy Knight (Arts Co-ordinator).
You can read the newest Arts at NUH newsletter and find out what's currently on by visiting the intranet page or by visiting the external Arts at NUH website.
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