Blog

Is ageism in creative ageing something we should be considering more? David Cutler reflects.

Arts for health or art for art's sake? Both! David Cutler explains why.

Key Changes work in London, Manchester & other UK cities to offer people with mental health problems, in hospitals and in the community, creative music-making opportunities and employment in the cultural sector.

Dulwich Picture Gallery is one of the museums and galleries leading the way in health and wellbeing. Jane, Kelly and Alex introduce Together Through Art which trains young people to work on the Gallery's schools' programmes.

Age & Opportunity is Ireland's development agency for ageing, with a strong focus on creativity in later age. Its new Charter for the arts sector is possibly the first in the world ... Tara Byrne explains more.

Bringing arts and creativity into care settings can benefit everyone. David Cutler reflects on the benefits for care staff.

Jemma Channing is an occupational therapist and now Health & Wellbeing Coordinator for Canterbury Museums and Galleries. She introduces her expanding work with people with mental health problems at The Beaney.

This month is 'Movember', a good month to consider men's mental health. We ask how well men are represented in creative activities that support our mental health and wellbeing.

The RPO has been training music leaders from ethnically diverse communities to work in mental health settings in Brent, NW London. This blog reflects on the programme, including the challenges these settings present.

We are awarding 13 new grants - out of a very strong field - this week to Global Majority led arts organisations who want to develop their work with people with mental health problems. The Chair of our Arts Committee explains the decision-making.