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A Draft Creative Wellbeing Manifesto for Dumfries & Galloway as part of Healing Arts Scotland 2024
The Draft Creative Wellbeing Manifesto themes In October, as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024, we will share the final Manifesto with background information and evidence for each Manifesto theme. We value your feedback and your reflection regarding the draft themes and would appreciate if you were able to take the time […] Read more
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Art in Healthcare Update from Julie Stephen – Associate Artist
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 […] Read more
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2024 Art Journal Project – Summer Update
Thirty participants are currently on their creative journey with the 2024 Art Journal Project – a key aspect of OutPost Arts’ community-based work which creates opportunities for participants to connect with their ‘creative selves,’ enhancing wellbeing via creative expression, mindful practise, positive distraction, and the development of self-management tools. Art Journaling is a creative well-being tool, where […] Read more
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2024 Creative Toolbox – Summer Update
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. 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 […] Read more
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New Moon Publication Commission
We are thrilled to share the news that we were recently commissioned by the Crichton Trust to create visual content, alongside For Enjoyment CIC, for a special edition of The New Moon publication to commemorate the European Lunar Symposium 2024. The Symposium was hosted by the Open University, and took place at the Crichton in […] Read more
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June ‘Cuppa & Catch-Up’
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 […] Read more
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2024 Art Journal Project – Spring Update
Thirty participants are now on their creative journey with the 2024 Art Journal Project. Liz McQueen, our our Adult Creative Wellbeing lead, provides an update on what’s been happening so far and what to expect in the next few months. Part 1 of the Art Journal Project is all about working mostly in black and white […] Read more
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Empowering Portraits Update
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 […] Read more
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Creative Toolbox Update
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 […] Read more
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Launch of 2024 Art Journal Project and Creative Toolbox
The 2024 Art Journal Project and the new youth initiative Creative Toolbox launched in April with a joint event. Both programmes ignite creativity and foster wellbeing, catering to different age groups with unique approaches. Participants came together to start their creative wellbeing journeys with an in-person welcome session at The Bridge, Dumfries. Participants were able to […] Read more
