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Call for Submissions: Be Proud in your Creativity!
DISABLED PRIDE MONTH JULY 2020

Hello! It’s a really difficult time for the arts at the moment and so we wanted to do something to celebrate the work of creative people and share art more widely. So we thought we would give something new a try! July is Disability Pride Month so we thought this would be a perfect time to try something new on a theme. Here at the Southampton Art in Health Forum we are passionate about the connections between art, creativity, health challenges and living with long term conditions.

During the month of July we would like to showcase the work of creative people who self identify as having a disability (we won’t be asking for any details). For that to work we need artwork - that’s where you come in.

Please send us a message on Facebook or Twitter with your artwork attached, if you would like to share a little about what the artwork (or art in general) means to you or tell us about your disability your welcome to but this is not essential. We will then post up the artworks to our page as they come in, it will be like a virtual gallery.

Some little rules because we want to make sure that we are doing this in an accessible way. * Any medium of art is welcome! * If your artwork is an image you must provide an image description, this is essential so people with visual impairments. * If your submission is video based it must have captions (Youtube can auto generate captions but it’s worth reading through to check for accuracy).

We know for many people the word disability is a tricky term so we just want to stress this is why we won’t be asking any questions and have put the emphasis on self identification. You don't have to feel like an expert artist, it is more about how you express your creativity that counts in a way that is positive and helpful to you.

Back online !

1/29/2021

 
We are sorry that we have been off-line for some time now . We  have had some technical issues that are now resolved- thank you to the folks at Weebly our website hosts for all their help . 
I  also wanted to give a massive thank -you to Lesley Easton for all the work she has done in setting up our forum and this website. Lesley has  now moved back to live and work in beautiful Cornwall and we miss her very much .
If you have contacted us at creative.wellbeing@nhs.net , I will be shortly sending you a reply and passing your email on to Rebecca .   
​ David 

Southampton City of Culture 2025

11/19/2020

 

Southampton City of Culture 2025 - an exciting journey

So Southampton's ambition to be City of Culture 2025 has been launched. The people of the city are coming together to share their ideas. There is no doubt about the transformative impacts of culture on people's health, wellbeing and lifechances if we do things right.

Here at the Southampton Art in Health Forum we will be advocating for more of the health-giving benefits of culture and creativity. Being creative can reduce social isolation, build confidence and help people understand their health challenges. For many people, creativity is essential to keeping poor health at bay, and this is especially true in relation to mental health. Health groups often use creative activities, such as writing, performance, visual arts and crafts to explore, accept and improve health.

We are looking forward to continuing to strengthen links between the culture and health sectors and signpost people to the amazing health-giving opportunities that our city offers.

We are #SoProud of the many arts and creative groups and venues in the city who know that focusing on health and disability is worthwhile for all. Thank you Southampton, keep up the good work!

April 02nd, 2020

4/2/2020

 

Journaling sessions

Over this period of self isolation,  Deborah Porter from Core Art Journaling is kindly running a FREE online Self Care art journaling session on Facebook live. Join here.
 
This will be every Thursday 5-7pm on Deborah's Core Art Journaling page,
Further information will be in the Core Journaling group with list of materials etc.
 
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Core Art Journaling: workshops with Deborah Porter

March 23rd, 2020

3/23/2020

 

Art and social isolation: Southampton responds

PictureCat Eliza T reads Roald Dhal's The Witches
 What unusual times we are in. Coronavirus has changed our lives, and we’re now in lock down. People are worried what the next few months will bring for our loved ones, the NHS and our communities.
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In order to keep spirits up and develop new ways of coping with social isolation, we thought we’d share some of the positive art-based initiatives from Southampton.

​Read on to hear about initiatives from Zoielogic Dance Theatre, Greg Gilbert, Claudia Friend, Donna Mcghie, Cat Eliza T and Vie Portland.


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March 23rd, 2020

3/23/2020

 

Drop Me A Line

PictureDrop Me A Line Instagram: @friend.claudia
Artist Claudia Friend is helping everyone make something together!

Make a line – draw, scribble, sculpt, build, fold, paint, create or find a line – just one -  curved, colourful, straight, loopy, dotted, thick, thin…get creative!

Send the pic to Claudia on Instragram, Facebook or email doloresfroh@gmail.com including your name, location (e.g. Hampshire), Instagram tag…and anything else you’d like to say.
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Let’s see how far it can reach. Let’s make something together.

March 12th, 2020

3/12/2020

 

Finding a creative arts therapist

Want to know where you can find a registered creative arts therapists in the Southampton or Hampshire area? Here are some links to therapists offering freelance therapy work:

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October 12th, 2019

10/12/2019

 

Umbrella Arts Festival 2019

23 March 2019 saw the arts and health community take over NST City for a health and wellbeing themed festival. Watch our video of the day!
Umbrella Arts festival was organised by SoCo Music Project and Healthwatch Southampton, with the involvement of members of the Southampton Art in Health Forum. More details about this event are on the dedicated website for the festival: https://umbrellafest.wordpress.com/

September 05th, 2019

9/5/2019

 
Report on social prescribing, January 2019

https://www.healthwatchsouthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Social-Prescribing-Workshop-Report.pdf

August 09th, 2019

8/9/2019

 
New Magazine: The Cancer Hive
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The Cancer Hive is a magazine for anyone affected by cancer. It explores stories, thoughts, wisdom and advice from people who have been there, but uses artistic and creative methods to be more inclusive, visual and engaging.

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August 09th, 2019

8/9/2019

 
The Backstage Trust
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Funding for feasibility studies in England and Wales for capital projects, advice on fundraising and developing a case for support, advice and information to help with the professional development of small to medium sized arts organisations, and helps arts groups working with disadvantaged children and young people.

Application deadline: none – applications may be made at any time.

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    creative.wellbeing@nhs.net

    ​Rebecca Kinge 
    Southampton Arts for health forum​
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    rebecca@socollective.org.uk

     

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  • HOME
  • Blog
    • Disability Pride : Summer 2020
    • Art and social isolation
    • Drop Me A Line
    • Creative arts therapsits
    • Call for images
  • Projects
    • ARTS 4 DEMENTIA
    • ART 4 A HEART POWERTES WORKSHOPS
    • Creative & Credible
    • CREATE & PROSPER
    • CREATIVE OPTIONS
    • FOLKACTIVE CIC
    • From the Harp
    • ARTS & HEALTH CONTINUED >
      • Good Mental Health
      • Healthwatch
      • Living With Harmony
      • THE RECOVERY COLLEGE
      • Residencies at Brisons Veor, Cape CornwallNew Page
      • SoCo Music Project
      • SOUNDING BOWLS
      • The Keepers
      • TRACIE'S LATIN CLUB
  • JOURNEYS
    • Adam's Recovery Story
    • CRAIG'S ART STORY
    • Emily's Journey
    • Lesley's Journey
    • James Paddock
    • MARINA WHITE RAVEN
    • Mark Ullah-Khan
    • Nic's Art Story
  • EVENTS & MEETINGS
    • Next meeting
    • Positive Futures
    • Umbrella Arts Festival
  • National and policy news
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