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

AiM (Artists in Mind) is…

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• An arts organisation

• Using creativity to support individuals experiencing acute and enduring emotional distress

AiM (Artists in Mind) words…

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AiM (Artists in Mind) words…

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An emotionally healing community

A onenessA healing structureforming positive transformationsMending memoriespainting rainbows

Lesley

AiM (Artists in Mind) words…

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Inner beautyis a dance in whichCreativity pieces together,makes sense of worlds.Togetherness and sharingvalidates the process for the Individual, for thecommunity.An opportunity to grow in a space,A sanctuary.

John

AiM (Artists in Mind) circle of care…

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AiM (Artists in Mind) what we do…

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AiM (Artists in Mind) what we do…

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AiM + personalisation…

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• From this…

AiM + personalisation…

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• To this…

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• 18 artists (service users)

currently in studios• 10 in receipt of

Direct Payments• 5 applications pending• Optimum size: 30

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Creativity Works Supported Studio & Mentoring Programme

Studioshared studio space £

Materialscanvas, paints, ink, paper, pens, etc. £

Mentoring1hr sessions delivered by a practising artist £

Professional Development (mainstream activities)exhibitions, study aids, business & employment £

Management and administrationdedicated resources at AiM £

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AiM Artists 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

AiM (Artists in Mind) conclusion(s)…

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• Quality and breadth

• Engage with participants

• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

www.artists-in-mind.org.uk

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Bates MillQueen St. SouthHuddersfield HD1 3DX

T: 01484 434 909E: [email protected]