D&G Showcases Growing Leadership in Creative Health at Healing Arts Scotland 2026!
Author: Malcolm Struthers
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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…
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DG Creative Wellbeing recently hosted an amazing day at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI) as part of the staff ‘Self-Care Week’. It included a printing workshop and window mural painting. Check out some images from the event.
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You are warmly invited to join us at our new, regular Creative Wellbeing Network ‘Cuppa & Catch-Up’, via Zoom. Our theme for the get together is ‘Enhancing Spaces’ Our Catch-Ups are an opportunity to spend time connecting with other creative practitioners, cultural colleagues, education, third sector, social care, and health professionals – sharing ideas on…
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DG Creative Wellbeing has launched Creative Toolbox. This 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. The 2024 Creative Toolbox programme explores a variety of art forms focused on storytelling. It aims to boost creativity, broaden horizons,…
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Turning Point Scotland’s AccessArt will open the Passengers Exhibition at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary on 11 March. The new exhibition, in partnership with DG Creative Wellbeing, was inspired by AccessArt participant Jim Lynn who has a passion for model buses, owning a growing collection of more than 400 miniature vehicles. Turning Point Scotland Senior…
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Throughout February and March 2024, Midpark Hospital in Dumfries is playing host to a series of creative workshops. The Empowering Portraits sessions are taking place across six weeks, presenting patients and staff with a unique opportunity to engage in artistic expression and exploration. Under the guidance of Dumfries-based artist Kirsty Turpie, participants are able to…
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Join us for a new regular ‘cuppa and catch-up’ on Zoom. Network with other creative practitioners, cultural colleagues, caring, third sector, education and health professional and share ideas on how we can contribute to creative wellbeing in Dumfries and Galloway. The first catch-up is on 29 February, 2-3pm. We will start the conversation with plans for this…