Len McCaffer Arts Officer - Wellbeing
Old SkoolIntergenerational Project
•A major study by the Centre for Creative Ageing in the US found, participation by older people in a professionally arts lead programme resulted in fewer doctors visits, reduced medication usage, improved mental health, more socialisation and fewer falls compared to a control group involved in community activities but not working with professional artists. The Creative Aging Study: http://cahh.gwu.edu/arts-aging-study
• Participation in the arts promotes positive physical and mental wellbeing, especially for children and young people (Arts Council England, 2007a).
Partners in Old Skool
Street Artist:TrenchOne
Groups:OffbeatCraigshill Neighbourhood Network
Age is not a barrier to creativity
Offbeat – Alcohol Diversion Project
Craigshill Good Neighbourhood Network
Bunty:
Local, National and international celebrity
Outcomes:
• Build friendships• Regenerate their area• Develop Skills• Empower and grow confidence• Create a great piece of Public Art
What’s for the Future?