HELIUM ARTS

Helium Arts is a charitable arts organisation dedicated to giving children and young people with long-term physical health conditions the chance to imagine, create and connect. By turning hospital waiting areas, community centres and homes into creative spaces, Helium helps its participants-aged 6-16-build confidence, friendship and a sense of belonging, regardless of the challenges they face.

The charity runs free, artist-led workshops in hospitals, local community venues and online through its *Create While You Wait* and *Distance Creates* programmes. Professional artists deliver hands-on art sessions, supported by on-site medical staff and caring volunteers to ensure safety and comfort. Recent workshops have taken place in Kilkenny, Galway, Limerick and Dublin Fingal, and the online art-box initiative reaches young people nationwide. Helium Arts also welcomes volunteers, partners and funders who wish to help expand its creative encounters across Ireland.