About Splashes of Hope
Founded in 1996, Splashes of Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating art to transform spaces, enrich environments and facilitate healing.
Our custom-designed artwork is designed to comfort patients during treatment, healing and recovery by providing a soothing and uplifting visual focus. Each mural is designed to address the unique needs of the patients, their family and the staff that cares for them.
Splashes of Hope has reached 35 states across the US, and internationally in France, Italy, and Ukraine.
Our Inspiration
Splashes of Hope was founded in 1996 by Heather Buggée in reaction to her own experience in typical, dreary medical settings. During her art school years, Heather had a friend that was afflicted with Hodgkin’s Disease and was an inpatient in a local hospital. Heather and her friend often discussed ways to improve the hospital’s aesthetics. Their idea that positive imagery and an appealing environment would improve a patient’s spirit and attitude, and support the healing process, was the genesis of Splashes of Hope.
Heather’s friend, sadly, did not survive his illness, but their dream lived on. Heather and her team have turned the dream into reality as Splashes Of Hope continues its mission to improve lives and bring happiness to patients and facility residents. Our Splashes grace locations as far away as the Ukraine, and right in your hometown.
Heather’s friend, sadly, did not survive his illness, but their dream lived on. Heather and her team have turned the dream into reality as Splashes Of Hope continues its mission to improve lives and bring happiness to patients and facility residents. Our Splashes grace locations as far away as the Ukraine, and right in your hometown.