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AiM (Artists in Mind) is…

AiM (Artists in Mind) is…. An arts organisation Using creativity to support individuals experiencing acute and enduring emotional distress. AiM (Artists in Mind) words…. AiM (Artists in Mind) words…. An emotionally healing community A oneness A healing structure

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AiM (Artists in Mind) is…

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  1. AiM (Artists in Mind) is… • An arts organisation • Using creativity to support individuals experiencing acute and enduring emotional distress well-being through the arts

  2. AiM (Artists in Mind) words… well-being through the arts

  3. AiM (Artists in Mind) words… An emotionally healing community A oneness A healing structure forming positive transformations Mending memories painting rainbows Lesley well-being through the arts

  4. AiM (Artists in Mind) words… Inner beauty is a dance in which Creativity pieces together, makes sense of worlds. Togetherness and sharing validates the process for the Individual, for the community. An opportunity to grow in a space, A sanctuary. John well-being through the arts

  5. AiM (Artists in Mind) circle of care… well-being through the arts

  6. AiM (Artists in Mind) what we do… well-being through the arts

  7. AiM (Artists in Mind) what we do… well-being through the arts

  8. AiM + personalisation… • From this… well-being through the arts

  9. AiM + personalisation… • To this… well-being through the arts

  10. AiM + personalisation… • 18 artists (service users) currently in studios • 10 in receipt of Direct Payments • 5 applications pending • Optimum size: 30 well-being through the arts

  11. AiM + personalisation… Creativity Works Supported Studio & Mentoring Programme Studio shared studio space £ Materials canvas, paints, ink, paper, pens, etc. £ Mentoring 1hr sessions delivered by a practising artist £ Professional Development (mainstream activities) exhibitions, study aids, business & employment £ Management and administration dedicated resources at AiM £ well-being through the arts

  12. AiM + personalisation… AiMArtists enjoy: • Studio residency • Dedicated time with a Mentor • Additional support from Mentor Coordinator and the AiM Care Group • Access to workshops • Research and development in respect of art practice • Group and individual field trips • Meditation: a guided meditation session held weekly • Listening to Other Voices: a series of talks by invited professional artists • Artist-led meetings • Group and individual exhibitions • Publicity & promotion • Creative support during hospital stays • Pathways to education, employment, volunteering • Participation in AiM’s development and organisation well-being through the arts

  13. AiM (Artists in Mind) conclusion(s)… • Quality and breadth • Engage with participants • Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! well-being through the arts

  14. www.artists-in-mind.org.uk Bates Mill Queen St. South Huddersfield HD1 3DX T: 01484 434 909 E: info@artists-in-mind.org.uk well-being through the arts

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