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2024: Year in Review
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 […] Read more
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Creative Toolbox Does Autumn
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 […] Read more
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Art in Healthcare: Autumn Update
Our Art in Healthcare Project has been busy over the past few months, delivering a series of inspiring workshops. We are delighted to have collaborated with NHS staff to develop creative wellbeing sessions aimed at fostering positive mental health, a sense of community and stronger interpersonal connections. Wellbeing Workshops for NHS Staff In recent months, […] Read more
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We are delighted to share more with you about our new project – The Care Project. This pilot project, developed in partnership with Scottish Care, is designed to support the creative wellbeing of both staff and residents in care homes across Dumfries & Galloway. In Phase 1, we’re collaborating with three care homes, Allanbank, Fleet […] Read more
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Art Journal Project & Creative Toolbox at Shambellie Christmas Fayre
EXCITING FESTIVE NEWS! We’re delighted to announce that our talented graduates from the Art Journal Project and Creative Toolbox 2024 will be hosting a special stall at this year’s Shambellie House Christmas Fayre! These creative minds have worked passionately throughout the year, developing their artistic voices and honing their skills and now they have a […] Read more
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For the second year in a row, we were thrilled to partner with Upland to bring creative energy and wellbeing to the annual Upland Made Visual Arts & Crafts Fair! Held at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on Saturday 2nd November and Sunday 3rd November, this year’s event featured our madeWELL creative wellbeing workshops, supported by […] Read more
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Creative Toolbox Showcase at The Stove
Over the past few months, participants in our Creative Toolbox project have been collaborating with a diverse group of artists, exploring various art forms such as creative writing, illustration, textiles, photography, sound, and performance. This journey culminated in a truly inspiring exhibition at The Stove Café, part of the Conversing Building project. We are incredibly […] Read more
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Last month, we shared our groundbreaking draft Creative Wellbeing Manifesto designed to inspire, inform, and transform the creative wellbeing landscape in Dumfries & Galloway. The draft manifesto was unveiled at a special event at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary at the end of August, hosted by the DG Creative Wellbeing Network. The event marked the […] Read more
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024 – D&G Programme
The DG Creative Wellbeing Network is helping to coordinate Dumfries and Galloway’s contribution to this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Read more
