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Welcome to the May praXis e-bulletin. It’s election fever this month, and in case you are still undecided which box you will tick on 6th May, we have provided you with a handy guide to both Arts and Health policies, issues and debate from the main political parties. In this issue we also highlight the Foundation for Community Dance and their work in promoting the health benefits of participating in dance and movement; there is an invitation for all praXis members to celebrate arts and health in Warwickshire; and news of an exhibition by young people accessing the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Opportunities to showcase work and even apply for a PhD in Arts and Health are still available - but you’ll have to be quick! It is also your last chance to complete a questionnaire to help us develop a series of arts & health training and events in Warwickshire.
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Lastly don’t forget to complete our short on-line questionnaire, which will assist us with future planning and direction. This will only take ten minutes and will give us invaluable feedback. Just click here to take the survey and many thanks for your support.
The praXis programme is being managed by Creative Health (Arts & Health) CIC, the new independent Arts and Health Community Interest Company for the West Midlands. You can read more about Creative Health here.
We do hope you enjoy reading this e-bulletin and as ever, welcome your comments.
Best wishes
The Directors
Creative Health CIC
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2010 General Election
With the General Election only days away, what are the main political parties saying about healthcare and cultural policy? Here we highlight two organisations who have dedicated some serious webspace to delving into this very issue. Read more |
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Arts and Health Training Needs
Last chance to participate!
praXis is working with Warwickshire County Arts Service to develop a programme of training workshops for artists and healthcare workers living and working in Warwickshire interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of participatory Arts and Health work.
In order to plan the programme and understand specific needs, praXis has produced an on-line questionnaire. If you are an artist or healthcare worker from Warwickshire, please spare 5 minutes of your time to complete the survey and contribute to this valuable piece of work. The questionnaire will be closed on 10th May, so this is your last chance to get your views across!
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The Foundation for Community Dance
Community dance has been at the forefront of recognising the wellbeing and health benefits of participating in dance and movement. The Foundation for Community Dance have gathered together the most significant information on their website. Read more
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Craftshop
An exhibition celebrating the creative achievements of young people is currently being held at the Art for Change Gallery, Birmingham Voluntary Service Centre in Digbeth, Birmingham. Read more |
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Call for Artists’ Showcase
PraXis, the Creative Communities Unit (CCU) at Staffordshire University and
Participatory Practitioners for Change are working together to host a conference in November 2010 which will explore participatory approaches and methods in action.
Staffordshire County Council will be sponsoring one of the conference themes, which will focus on arts and health. As part of this theme we are inviting artists to showcase their work. Read more |
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Everyone’s Issue
Community Arts Workshop (CAW) are holding a celebration of the 2009/10 Warwickshire Arts and Health programme, ‘Everyone’s Issue’
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Friday 7th May at the Community Arts Gallery, Leamington Spa. All those interested in the field of arts and health are invited to this key event. Read more |
PhD Opportunity: Is there a Business Case for Arts and Health?
praXis and Staffordshire University wish to appoint a PhD researcher to undertake a piece of work which addresses whether there is a business case for Arts and Health. If you are interested in this research post, you need to hurry – closing date is 10th May. Read more |
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Creative Remedies |
Don’t forget to visit Creative Remedies, partner to the praXis network:
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Your Projects
 Why not profile your project on the praXis Community Pages?
As long as it is participatory arts and health work which improves public health and wellbeing and supports community cohesion and regeneration, we can feature it. Events or projects which tackle major health priorities and issues, improve the quality of health care and health settings and have a positive impact on mental health will also be considered. Click here to register.We look forward to hearing from you!
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