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Welcome to the June
praXis e-bulletin. Post election, we bring you the key Cabinet and Ministerial appointments within the coalition Government, as well as reporting back from a couple of major events. This month we also highlight a Foundation in North Staffordshire which is actively pursuing partnerships with the health sector in the West Midlands.
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Some of you will have noticed on the main praXis website that we have introduced a ‘News Update’ section. Be sure to visit regularly and keep your eye on these changing bulletins, which will profile the newest developments in arts and health.
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Following the announcement of a full coalition between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Parties, Cabinet and Minister appointments have now been confirmed for the new Government. We provide a list of all new posts under the culture, health and communities portfolios. Read more... |
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VISIONS OF REALITY
On Thursday 29th April ‘Arts and Health: Visions of Reality’ was held at Staffordshire University. This successful event brought together some of the most experienced arts and health workers in the country. Over 100 people attended and joined the panel in a thought-provoking debate. Read the panels’ visions for the future, answers to questions and project presentations here. Keep watching the website, as we will be putting some video footage from the event on there soon! As with all events of this nature however, not everything could be covered and we want to continue the debate. So do please let us know your thoughts and comments.
GALLERY HOSTS BREAST FEEDING AWARENESS DAY
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is running a Breast Feeding Awareness day on 23rd June.
Photographer Melanie Nelson will talk about her exhibition of breast feeding images, commissioned by Wolverhampton PCT and the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust. There will be a range of talks on the subject of breastfeeding, information stands, a slide show and lots of creative activities for under 5’s and their families. Read more...
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SPEIGHT OF THE ART
Photo supplied by Billy Marsh Associates
The SP8 of the Art Foundation has been established to commemorate the brief life of Mark Speight, highly popular children’s television presenter of programmes such as BBC’s SMart. Mark was passionate about encouraging children’s artistic potential and so the Foundation (set up by his father, Oliver) seeks to continue his legacy by encouraging children and young people to participate in art activities as a means of self expression; contributing to personal and community development. The Foundation is developing a range of arts and health activities and working with the NHS to launch a national competition. Read more... |
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 London Arts in Health Forum has just launched a national survey to put together an up to date map of arts in health activity in England. This research will also help create a searchable database which aims to be a resource for health and arts providers across the country. Read more... |
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MOVING BEYOND PROJECT FUNDING
Directors from Creative Health were invited to run a workshop at a recent conference in Birmingham. ‘Moving Beyond Project Funding’ aimed to raise awareness of the opportunities, benefits and understanding of strategic commissioning, and what the cultural sector has to offer to health, adult care and children’s services. Read more... |
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Don’t forget to visit Creative Remedies, partner to the praXis network:
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Your Projects
Thank you to everyone who has submitted information, news, opportunities and comments on the praXis Community Pages – our online community is growing! This month read about the work of Jo Berry, an artist who is undertaking creative research at the School of Biomedical Sciences at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. There is also a request from an artist interested in research around Art and Stroke Recovery, news of Mencap’s ‘Getting it Right’ short story competition and information about a Graduate Certificate in Participatory Arts from Bristol.
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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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