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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 Arts, it fosters creative expression, mindfulness, and self-management while providing a safe, welcoming space for exploration and growth. The project enhances wellbeing, boosts confidence and… 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 group of graduates had the pleasure of attending an inspiring workshop led by guest artist Alice Griffin. Alice studied Illustration at university and has since… 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’. The Graduate Project supports participants to expand their practise, connect art and place, and explore creative enterprise through the Autumn and Winter months, with participants… Read more
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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 painting and captivating exhibitions to live performances, film screenings, coffee mornings, sign writing, poetry, sound recording and so much more, our work has spanned community… 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 for young people. Georgia Blue, our Youth Creative Wellbeing lead, has shared an update on how the programme has been progressing over the Autumn as… 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, we have been facilitating workshops tailored to the needs of the ODL (Organisational Development and Learning) and HR teams. These sessions were designed to support… 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 Valley, and Munches Park, to explore and foster creative initiatives. Our aim is to enhance the creative wellbeing of staff and residents, strengthen their connections… 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 chance to share their work with the community. At their stall, they’ll be proudly showcasing a curated selection of their creations, ranging from beautifully designed… 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 DG Creative Wellbeing, celebrating the powerful link between making and wellness. In collaboration with Upland, we commissioned talented artists and makers from Upland’s membership to… Read more
Healing Arts Scotland is coming to Dumfries & Galloway! Reserve your free place here.
