A large plasma screen, installed in the main atrium of the new Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, is the public face of Elixir. This is showing a programme of artist's works - video, animation, sound, dance and performance - over a two year period, starting in April 2007. This programme is being curated by artNucleus and Stroud Valleys Artspace.

Alongside this, Elixir is running eight artist residencies in the hospital, pairing artists with individual hospital departments. These are intended as enquiring, experimental residencies aimed at producing new screen-based works to engage, entertain and challenge the viewer. The resulting works will be incorporated into the curated programme on the Elixir screen.

The Elixir residencies are being supported by Stroud Valleys Artspace (SVA) through their well-equipped Digital Resource of video and sound-editing equipment, and through providing specialist training as required. SVA will also link the residents with local artists and audiences.

See Elixir Web site for deails