December 2025
Born from a request by the medical team, this project brings gentleness and comfort throughout the care journey of young patients.
Project funded by: the Alfred and Eugénie Baur Foundation and an anonymous donor.
November 2025
A third collaboration with the GHT Léman Mont-Blanc, this time at the heart of the general medicine and palliative care units of Hôpital Dufresne-Sommeiller.
Inspired by nature and the rhythm of the seasons, this setting was designed to bring calm, poetry, and gentleness to moments of life that are at once fragile, painful, yet deeply human.
Project funded by: SC Johnson and an anonymous donor.
November 2025
A fourth participatory mural has come to life in the playground of Collège de Plan, thanks to the creativity of five artists and the enthusiasm of 82 students.
A collective artistic project bringing color, imagination, and smiles to students’ daily lives, made possible through our partnership with Nestlé and the City of Vevey.
October 2025
After a first intervention in 2011 in the pediatric department, Paint a Smile is back!
Three new consultation rooms have just been inaugurated — a joyful moment shared to celebrate the colorful jungle theme already present in the department.
New spaces, same commitment: making healthcare environments more welcoming! Read the article in ELLE Switzerland
Project funded by: Nestlé, Fondation Etoile Filante and Institut Le Rosey.
June 2025
At the École de Plan, a third vibrant mural has come to life, thanks to our valued partnership with the City of Vevey and Nestlé!
An artistic immersion at the heart of Vevey’s heritage!
March 2025
Mission accomplished for the Petit Panda project!
Designed to support children and their families during a cardiac catheterization procedure at Hôpital Necker-Enfants maladies, the Petit Panda project creates a true cocoon of comfort.
With a reassuring plush toy, a beautifully illustrated booklet, a bravery diploma, and our soothing murals, each step becomes a little less daunting, and a lot more comforting.
Project funded by : Association Petit Cœur de Beurre
December 2024
Inauguration of the frescoes in the pulmonology department at the Alpes Hospital Center.
A deeply moving moment, reflecting our commitment to transforming healthcare spaces into places of calm and serenity.
Project funded by: SC Johnson and the donors of the SIRHô Fund of the GHT Léman Mont-Blanc.
December 2024
The City of Vevey, Nestlé, and the Paint a Smile Foundation, in collaboration with Caran d’Ache, are delighted to launch this creative initiative!
Together, we invite pupils to participate in creating collective murals—an opportunity for them to express their creativity, share ideas, and celebrate diversity. This project transforms school playgrounds into vibrant, colourful spaces that inspire joy and foster solidarity.
October 2024
Inauguration of the murals created in the play area of the BBA1 Unit, dedicated to toddlers.
Testimonial: This ‘Paint a Smile’ creation, together with the new furniture, stimulates sensory engagement and offers a soothing break during hospitalisation. Supported by carers or parents, this environment fosters the child’s well-being and development.
Begonia CARREZ-CALVO, Logistics Manager
Project funded by: Fondation Étoile Filante / Institut Le Rosey / Loterie Romande
September 2024
Each area tells a story:
– A tropical jungle in the waiting room.
– Insects and maritime horizons in the corridors leading to the consultation rooms.
– Enchanted Switzerland in the inpatient area, with more detailed murals to accompany longer stays.
Project funded by: Fondation Alfred et Eugénie Baur / Fondation Étoile Filante / Loterie Romande / Kiwanis Fribourg / Private donor
