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Disco Neurotico was created in response to a need – a need that the vast majority of people probably don’t even think about. To most neurotypical people, club events are always done broadly a certain way, and can only be done that way, for better or for worse. It’s very easy, especially if you don’t […]
Jane is a participatory artist which means that the work Jane creates is always in collaboration with others. A great fan of the bright, bold, and beautiful, her practice is rooted in her Guyanese heritage, celebrating colour and texture in the work that she produces with groups and organisations locally and nationally. Jane uses textiles, […]
I’m Samra Mayanja, an artist-writer based in Hackney Wick. In 2020, I decided to start taking singing lessons because often I would self-police my speech. I thought that learning to sing would also help me learn how to use my voice, even in moments that I felt that I should be quiet. Fast forward to […]
I’ve been moving since I was seven – growing up in India, where every festival, ritual, and family gathering was full of rhythm and color. As a fidgety, anxious child, I couldn’t sit still despite my father’s gentle lessons in meditation. I quickly learned that “movement is my meditation.” Over time, I trained in Bharatanatyam, […]
The Offbeat Sari curated by Priya Khanchandani is a vibrant celebration of the contemporary sari. The exhibition unravels the sari’s numerous forms, positioning it as a powerful metaphor for the layered and complex definitions of India today. Showcasing dozens of the finest saris from a plethora of designers, wearers and craftspeople, the exhibition debuted at […]
I’d love to spotlight my work as a creative wellbeing practitioner. I designed and led some incredible wellbeing-focused music tech sessions in partnership with National Maritime Museum and Everyone’s a Singer. This project was funded by CHWA and GEM, and took participants on a 12-week journey of wellbeing which was so nourishing and beneficial for […]
Something that strikes me time and time again in my participatory work it is ALWAYS possible to surprise ourselves. People from all walks of life and lived experience have something to offer in a creative space. In a workshop setting – within the space of a couple of hours – some wonderful pathways can be […]
In this short video we show you how to add an event to the Creativity and Wellbeing Website. If you are able to offer an online or in person creative activity then you can list as an event. HOW TO TAKE PART: You need to register and tell us about yourself. You can be an […]
By Natalia Millman Grief is one of the most profound and yet isolating experiences we face. I know this intimately. After losing my father to dementia, I struggled to articulate the depth of my emotions. Words felt inadequate, and yet, through art, I found a way to express the unspoken—to transform pain into something tangible, […]
In today’s rapidly changing world, fostering community connections, building skills, and promoting well-being are more important than ever. Three innovative projects are making waves in this space by using creative and culturally relevant approaches to engage, empower, and uplift individuals and communities. These initiatives—centered around collaboration with grassroot community hubs to provide hair braiding, sewing, […]