The Art of Healing at St Vincent's
At St Vincent’s, art is woven into the fabric of care. Across our hospitals and aged care facilities, it is more than decoration – it is an expression of compassion that reaches everyone who passes through our doors. Whether it is a vibrant painting in a busy corridor or a quiet sculpture in a waiting area, each piece helps create a sense of calm and belonging.
Through the St Vincent’s Art Program, we curate and care for a collection of more than 1,500 works that enrich our healing environment. For our patients, families and staff, these moments of beauty remind us that healing extends beyond medicine. They speak to the heart of who we are – a community grounded in creativity, empathy and hope.
Featured Artists
The St Vincent’s Art Program proudly showcases the work of leading local and international artists whose generosity and vision enrich our hospitals.
Explore the profiles below to discover the stories behind each artist and their contributions to our collection.
Artwork donation enquiries
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne has an Art Acquisition Policy that oversees all donation approvals. For higher value art donations, there is also the option to donate through the Cultural Gifts Program.
If you would like to donate to the SVHM collection, please contact our Art Curator, Monique Silk.
Monique Silk (she/her) Arts in Health Lead (Monday - Thursday)
St Vincent’s | 38 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy | PO Box 2900, FITZROY VIC 3065
t: +61 3 9231 1548 | m: 0408 140 706 | www.svhm.org.au
