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Art and Minds - Taking Room for Art a step further

This blog looks at what we've learnt and what the impacts have been of our Art Therapy Pilot that we've undertaken this year to support participants that are part of Room for Art.

DATE POSTED: 29th of September 2021

5 ways to be environmentally aware when making room for art

We all know that making art is great for our health and minds, but many art materials do have an impact on the environment and can create a lot of waste. Knowing a bit more and being mindful of how we use and dispose of materials can make the whole creative process even more satisfying. Here are some tips on how to make room for art in as environmentally friendly a way as possible.

DATE POSTED: 29th of July 2020

5 tips to help you make room for art at home

During lockdown there are so many examples of people being creative at home, but it can be hard to get going. There always 101 things to around the house, you may not have the space, it just gets difficult to get motivated to make anything especially during such a difficult time. Once we start though, it can really help our mental health; take us away from those worries, those bad news reports, calm us down, energise us...

We’ve asked our workshop artists and participants what helps them make room for art and come up with 5 tips. Let us know what you find helpful....

DATE POSTED: 19th of May 2020

Room for Art Doodle and Colour Book - FREE DOWNLOAD

Use this book to colour in, add pattern and doodle around. Hopefully you will find it relaxing, calming and fun and if you've not done any art for a long time...this is a good place to start.

DATE POSTED: 6th of May 2020

Encounters - FREE DOWNLOAD

ENCOUNTERS is a dementia inclusive art book designed to stimulate communication, spark the imagination and provide a focus for conversation and being creative. It was designed to provide new ways for people with dementia to interact with their carer or loved one, but we hope the publication is useful for anyone to use as a way into an artwork.

DATE POSTED: 15th of April 2020

Leuchie House Project

Artist Emily Learmont reports on the art workshops she held in Leuchie House, a venue that hosts short breaks for people with long-term neurological and physical conditions. This project was funded by the Ecclesiastical Insurance Group.

DATE POSTED: 12th of September 2019

Artist's report: Hillside View care home Paisley

Read artist Jen Bradley's report on the programme of Art in Healthcare art workshops she led for residents at the Hillside View care home in Paisley, sponsored by BTO Solicitors LLP.

DATE POSTED: 7th of May 2019

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