Creative projects

Unearthing Creativity

We are currently managing a large-scale collaborative 'Unearthing Creativity', in partnership with artists Mar and Age Cymru, supported by the Arts Council of Wal has reached over 2,000 people throughout South Wal participants have reported that their mood improved creative sessions, with 85% reporting a considerable project has developed and tested 18 new ‘Gateways into creative activity’ - a range of worksheets, audio guides and videos designed to inspire people to try their hand at a new creative activity, or rekindle a dormant creative interest.

My Creative Time

In 2020 we delivered 'My Creative Time - Poetry inspired by voluntary arts', a partnership project with Literature Wales, supported by the Ashley Family Foundation. We partnered 8 professional poets with 8 voluntary creative groups, in a collaborative endeavour to explore the importance of taking part in regular creative activity during the pandemic. The consequent anthology of poetry provides a powerful testimonial to the benefits of participation in creativity during such a difficult time.

Feedback

“They were a wonderful group and truly passionate about what they do. There was alignment in the way they researched people and got into character, just as we then tried out with the poetry. It was so interesting to be taken into their various ways of working and seeing the interaction and support between such a talented and welcoming group of women.” Natalie Holborow, poet paired with Heritage Theatr Cymru

“It was a delight to work with them. I was particularly inspired by the young writers who in a very short space of time created personally powerful, rhythmic and energetic pieces.” Mel Perry, poet paired with Avant Cymru

"Thank you for the opportunity to take part in this project. The group still regularly talks about it and it has inspired us to continue to write poetry, and one member is even writing a short story, so it is definitely a project with a legacy!"

"The booklet looks so good and is an excellent reminder of the good things to come out of a year of lockdown."