Mercy Medical Center

Rogers, Arkansas

380,000 sq. ft. Replacement Hospital

Art Count 278 pieces

Total Budget: $175,000.00

Timeline: June 1, 2007 – March 1, 2008

Patients First

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Art Challenge: To create an all inclusive, in budget, turnkey art program for the 6 story replacement hospital that supported a faith based ministry, and their existing guiding principles including: Placing patients first and foremost, using natural light to promote healing, providing an environment for healthful living, spiritual and emotional inspiration and exemplary healthcare from birth to death.

Art Solution: DAS sought awe inspiring, large scale images of nature, unique to NW Arkansas or placement throughout the facility. Using nature images aligned with Mercy’s guiding principle of “bringing the outside in” while offering patients a close proximity to elements of nature, regardless of their destination. The large scale photography format provided a “wow” effect and aided wayfinding. DAS combined the works of local photographers which supported Mercy’s commitment to maximize the use of local resources. Local involvement in the art program provided a level of community excitement that financially benefitted the hospital

Art Program Components:

· 218 large scale original photographs of Northwest Arkansas by 11 local photographers .

· 1 Commissioned life size, 2 figure bronze sculpture.

· Journey Wall depicting community members’ role in the story of the Sisters of Mercy ministry as it continues today in Northwest Arkansas.

· Stations of the Cross meditative journey text.

· 2 Portrait galleries for Well Baby and NICU Nurseries featuring local children photographed by a local photographer.

· Hand Painted verses.

· Donor Art and donor recognition.

· 60 stock photography images.

DAS Media Relations:

· Co-authored an article on the spirit of MMC’s healing art program

& contributing local photographers. AY magazine (Little Rock AR

publication) published the article to coincide with opening ceremonies.

· Coordinated multiple newspaper photo sessions

· Authored article for May 2008 HCD Art Corner article.