Events
ARCHIVED: 25th September 2008: Arts & Physical Activity
A day about the connections between creativity and physical activity, including how the arts and health sector can engage with the Cultural Olympiad
Venue: Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA
11am-3pm
Click on the links below to download the relevant documents:
Presentation by Mike Hoskin, Cultural Development Officer, Dorset County Council, on how the Cultural Olympiad will impact on the arts locally ( only email link available )
Presentation by Richard Crowe, London 2012 Creative Programmer for the South West, responsible for leading on the Cultural Olympiad in the region. An ongoing celebration of the richness and diversity of the UK’s culture will be launched in Autumn 2008 and, through its planned legacy, has the potential to continue to change the lives of a generation long after 2012. Richard explores how the investment and activity legacy might affect the health and wellbeing of the UK through connections between culture and sport, and how it could benefit and impact on the arts and health sector. To contact Richard email: richard.crowe@culturesouthwest.org.uk (Download Presentation)
Presentation by Malcolm Learmonth on the Waiting Room Walks - an Insider Art project as part of a King’s Fund ‘Enhancing the Healing Environment’ programme carried out at The Briars, Home of the Creative Therapies Team of Devon Partnership NHS trust. Creating a waiting area for clients using a mental heath service that felt as comfortable and anxiety relieving as possible, and gave good messages about safety and care. A digital photo screen shows a ‘menu’ of mostly local walks, giving details of lengths, starting points, easiness level, and access. These are also keyed to a local map, accompanied by information about the mental health benefits of walking in natural environments (‘ecotherapy’) and details of local ‘walking for health’ groups. The project is an art work, a contribution to a healthier healing environment, and an exercise in health promotion. (Download Presentation)
Presentation by Karen Huckvale, Art Psychotherapist with Devon Primary Care Trust's Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services and Director of Insider Art - Visual Art and the Body: A brief exploration of ways in which art making may be used in Art Psychotherapy to extend physical activity. (Download Presentation)
Breakout sessions:
Karen Huckvale - Circuit Training and Art Making! Most people make visual art by using one hand, with some wrist and elbow movement. This practical workshop uses a series of more physically active visual arts exercises to explore stretching, core stability/balance and proprioception. Contact Karen: insiderart@blueyonder.co.uk
Hannah Lefeuvre – A fun, explorative, chair-based creative dance and movement workshop for all. This session will appeal to a variety of ages, but maybe of particular interest to those working with older people and Adults with Learning Disabilities. Contact Hannah: hannah@takeart.org
Sam Burns & Hannah Currant, the Bristol Wellbeing Choir - Singing together in a group has proven health benefits, from increasing circulation, improving digestion, helping with respiratory ailments, lifting depression, and helping people recover from stokes and heart attacks, to improving your memory. Contact Hannah: Hannah.Currant@bristol.gov.uk
For more information email admin@ahsw.org.uk