MENTAL HEALTH MUSEUM: RECOLLECTIONS MAY VARY

‘Recollections May Vary’ was the culmination of the research, artistic exploration, and in many cases, personal resonance to the history of the Mental Health Museum’s collection by twelve artists.

Mutiple challenges were faced during the discovery and exploration phase. The first cohort group completed their 10week programme entirely online due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, and the second group had the Art House as their setting as the pandemic guidelines were revised. The Art House is an arts venue in Wakefield inviting artists and audiences of all kinds to engage with the creative process through a programme of residencies, exhibitions, events, workshops and personal development opportunities.

The individual resourcefulness and collective commitment shown by those involved is nothing short of remarkable. When the world shut down, you kept us going.

The Mental Health Museum collection

The museum is managed by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and houses a remarkable collection of mental health related objects that span the history of mental health care from the early 19th century through to the present day. The museum also has vibrant outreach displays in changing locations and an exciting learning programme.