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Introducing the 2025 Art Journal Project and Creative Toolbox
This April, creativity and community came together at The Bridge in Dumfries for the official launch of the 2025 Art Journal Project and Creative Toolbox. The joint event welcomed participants from both programmes, each designed to support creative expression and wellbeing in unique and age-specific ways. Attendees were introduced to their journeys with an in-person […] Read more
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Free Writing with Georgia Blue Ireland
In a world that often demands constant productivity and perfection, our mental health can easily take a back seat. But during Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reminded of the importance of pausing, reflecting and reconnecting with ourselves. One powerful yet often overlooked tool in this process is free writing. Free writing isn’t about grammar, structure or […] Read more
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Creativity Is Care: Why the Arts Matter in Mental Health
As we begin Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the ethos that’s at the heart of everything we do at DG Creative Wellbeing: Enriching lives with meaningful creative interventions, events and activities Whether it’s through painting, writing, music or movement – creative expression offers powerful ways to process emotions, reduce […] Read more
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New Mural Unveiled at Focus Wellness and Recovery Hub
A new mural has been unveiled at the Focus Wellness and Recovery Hub in Lochside – an NHS Dumfries & Galloway service that supports adults in recovery from addiction. The artwork was officially revealed during a special event on Friday 2nd May, welcoming key partners, service users, NHS staff and participants of the DG Creative […] Read more
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Two New Photography Exhibitions Open in Dumfries & Galloway Hospitals
We are thrilled to share the news that two exciting new photography exhibitions have recently launched in hospitals across Dumfries & Galloway – including one in a brand-new exhibition space at Galloway Community Hospital, now open for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy. The exhibitions have been co-ordinated by OutPost Arts as part of the […] Read more
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Creative Health & Wellbeing Symposium: In Pictures
In February, we hosted a Creative Health & Wellbeing Symposium in Dumfries – it was the first of its kind in our region and a significant marker for the progress that has been made to increase connections between the arts, culture, health and care sectors following on from the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of the […] Read more
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Creative Toolbox – Now Open for Referrals!
**CREATIVE TOOLBOX IS NOW CLOSED FOR REFERRALS** 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 […] Read more
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Art Journal Project – Now Open for Referrals!
**ART JOURNAL PROJECT IS NOW CLOSED FOR REFERRALS** We are excited to share that our Art Journal Project is now open for referrals to take part in our 2025/26 programme! Part of the DG Creative Wellbeing project, the Art Journal Project is a community-based program supporting adults (18+) facing barriers. A key initiative of OutPost […] Read more
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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 […] Read more
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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’. […] Read more
