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Join us for a new regular ‘cuppa and catch-up’ on Zoom. Network with other creative practitioners, cultural colleagues, caring, third sector, education and health professional and share ideas on how we can contribute to creative wellbeing in Dumfries and Galloway. The first catch-up is on 29 February, 2-3pm. We will start the conversation with plans for this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (the theme is In/Visible). We will also watch some film trailers – and you can feedback which films we… Read more
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Lucy MacLeod, DG Creative Wellbeing Creative Health & Wellbeing Director, provides an update a recent CAMHS Mural Workshop at The Bridge, Dumfries. I was working with a mixed group of Art Journal Project graduates and CAMHS service users – focusing on expressive, large-scale drawing/painting, composition and colour. First we warmed up with some simple life drawing exercises to relax the body and mind before creating A1 drawings and paintings from reference images before duplicating them in a contrasting colour. The two images… Read more
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Join OutPost Art’s board of trustees and team on Wednesday 28th February (6-8pm via Zoom), where we’ll share an update on our innovative and ground-breaking DG Creative Wellbeing project. From early 2023 onwards, we’ve worked with a range of partners including NHS D&G to deliver Community and Art in Healthcare programmes – complimented by a Creative Wellbeing Network – connecting stakeholders to a variety of meaningful opportunities, enhancing environments, promoting positive mental health and increasing wellbeing. The AGM agenda, meeting papers… Read more
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Senior Charge Nurse Creative Workshop
DG Creative Wellbeing Art in Healthcare coordinator Frank Hayes led a creative workshop with NHS D&G Senior Charge Nurses recently. The session sparked discussion about the integration of art into healthcare settings and how staff members can use it as a tool to think creatively about ways to enhance their work environment. “Everyone threw themselves into some expressive mark creating, and the workshop was a great success and great productivity. There was a calm, contemplative mood and lots of wonderful talk. Having creative… Read more
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Women in Photography Exhibition at DGRI
An exhibition that celebrates of women in photography will tour across Dumfries and Galloway in 2024. Currently on display at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI), the exhibition was curated and first showcased at Shambellie House in June 2023. The images displayed were taken by both emerging and established photographers from the UK and beyond. There were more than 100 submissions with 52 images on selected. It is now on display at DGRI until the end of February 2024. The… Read more
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In early December the DG Creative Wellbeing Art Journal Project graduates gathered for the very first in-person workshop of the Mural Project. Our graduates are embarking on an exciting journey to create a captivating mural at The Willows – the NHS D&G Children, Young People and Family Centre. By involving staff and service users in the co-design process, this project aims to empower individuals and foster a sense of ownership within the space. In the first session they experimented with… Read more
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Then & Now Exhibition Launched
The Then & Now installation has been unveiled at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Ward C4. The exhibition has been created by Graeme Robertson Centre for Practised Arts, Dumfries. The images displayed blend old Dumfries with the present day, using old photos overlayed and merged with new photos of the same locations. These showcase the changes and developments that have taken place, some are dramatic and other are more subtle. The exhibition aims to enrich the space at the… Read more
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We were delighted to work in partnership with Upland to support the annual Upland Made Visual Arts & Craft Fair. The event took place at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November. made Well This year the event included a special creative wellbeing space, made WELL, supported by DG Creative Wellbeing. This was a new initiative with the aim of underlining the clear connections between making and wellbeing. Visitors to the space were able to participate in demonstrations run by… Read more
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Remembering Together
Remembering Together is a national project to create community covid memorials in every local authority in Scotland. The Dumfries and Galloway project is led by commissioned artists t s Beall and Katie Anderson. Developed through a series of community events, workshops and discussions with a variety of community groups and individuals, the project looks to create a Dispersed Memorial Forest over five sites across the region. These will provide an opportunity for sharing stories of loss and resilience, and create a… Read more
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Upland made will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 2023 at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries. A visual art and craft fair selling handmade, bespoke and unique work made by Upland members, Upland made celebrates the handmade. This year the event includes a creative wellbeing space, made WELL, supported by DG Creative Wellbeing. Visitors will find demonstrations run by some of the exhibitors. There will be a range of mindful and engaging activities, and a family-friendly place to relax and recharge. More details Saturday 5th… Read more
Healing Arts Scotland is coming to Dumfries & Galloway! Reserve your free place here.
