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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
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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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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
