Author: Malcolm Struthers
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We are excited to share that our Creative Toolbox Programme is now open for referrals to take part in our 2025/26 programme! Part of the DG Creative Wellbeing project, Creative Toolbox is a youth community based programme delivered by OutPost Arts – a regional arts organisation. The programme has been developed carefully by the OutPost…
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Our Public Art Project, led by artist Katie Anderson, has been making fantastic progress as part of our Creative Toolbox and Art Journal Project Graduate Programme! The Graduate Programme provides our participants with hands-on experience in developing collaborative artworks while expanding their creative skills through workshops with established artists. Workshop with Alice Griffin Recently, our…
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Our Art Journal and Creative Toolbox Project came to an end in October last year, and now our amazing participants have moved on to the Graduate Programme. Our Graduates have access to a bespoke programme that supports further creative development across separate projects, with the key themes of ‘Confidence Building’, ‘Raising Ambitions’ and ‘New Horizons’.…
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2024 has truly been an amazing year for DG Creative Wellbeing and we’re bursting with gratitude for everyone who’s been part of this journey. Your support, creativity and enthusiasm have made the past 12 months unforgettable. This year, we’ve brought people together through an inspiring programme of arts activities, events and interventions. From vibrant mural…
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Creative Toolbox is an exciting youth creative wellbeing programme for young people from across Dumfries & Galloway dealing with low self-esteem, low confidence and/or poor mental health. The Creative Toolbox programme was launched at a special event in April 2024, and aims to boost creativity, expand horizons and provide a gateway to further creative opportunities…
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The DG Creative Wellbeing Network is helping to coordinate Dumfries and Galloway’s contribution to this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
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Establishing new, regular blocks of art workshops at Midpark Hospital (D&G’s acute mental health unit) has allowed inpatients and staff to interact with mindful creative processes to benefit their wellbeing. Our Art in Healthcare Coordinator Frank Hayes has worked with a range of talented regional Associate Artists to develop accessible sessions that focus on increasing…
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The next event is on Thursday 20th June (11am – 12.30pm), and we’ll be exploring the theme: “Creativity as an effective tool to achieve wellbeing outcomes”. We’ll exchange ideas on how we can ensure our creative wellbeing activities achieve health and wellbeing outcomes, and inspirational guests will be joining us to share their experiences of leading…
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The Empowering Portraits sessions recently took place at Midpark Hospital in Dumfries. Patients and staff had a unique opportunity to engage in artistic expression and exploration. Under the guidance of Dumfries-based artist Kirsty Turpie, took part in a variety of creative activities focused around the theme of portraits, self-reflection, and wellbeing. After two hugely successful blocks…
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Creative Toolbox is an exciting new youth creative wellbeing programme for young people from across Dumfries & Galloway dealing with low self-esteem, low confidence and/or poor mental health. Georgia Blue, our Youth Creative Wellbeing lead provides an update: “Theatre-maker & performer Marion Geoffray, led a fantastic drama and devising workshop for our Creative Toolbox group…