'Visual arts support people in feeling better and living well; access to the arts helps with stress, pain and depression. Participating with formal elements such as colour and texture, using tools and materials is stimulating.
Making art distracts from stress, pain and problems in life encouraging a calm focus and relaxation. The right step-by-step activities give time for clarity of thought.
Completing great fun projects is rewarding, being active encourages positive thoughts and improves mood. Arts activities enable exciting ways to connect to the world.
Working together improves feelings of loneliness and reduces isolation; regular sessions give life structure, something to anticipate. Making together allows opportunity for sharing recollections and a sense of belonging.
Arts participation provides ways to use, develop and maintain life skills without pressure.
Contributing to achievable arts activities raises self-esteem and confidence, motivating participants to try something new and take control of their daily lives.'
Ruth Purdy
Making art distracts from stress, pain and problems in life encouraging a calm focus and relaxation. The right step-by-step activities give time for clarity of thought.
Completing great fun projects is rewarding, being active encourages positive thoughts and improves mood. Arts activities enable exciting ways to connect to the world.
Working together improves feelings of loneliness and reduces isolation; regular sessions give life structure, something to anticipate. Making together allows opportunity for sharing recollections and a sense of belonging.
Arts participation provides ways to use, develop and maintain life skills without pressure.
Contributing to achievable arts activities raises self-esteem and confidence, motivating participants to try something new and take control of their daily lives.'
Ruth Purdy