We facilitated a Creative Health in Action event on 19 May 26 for anyone with an interest in creative practice and health and wellbeing.

Good practice involves mutual support and care by all stakeholders – artists, participants, partner organisations and institutions. Attendees joined us to share good practice and discuss ideas around how we can do things with care, and how relationships between stakeholders can promote creative health for all.

The event required some participation and a willingness to be open minded. There were no expectations for the event, just the opportunity to share our experiences, thoughts and ideas.

It was inspiring to listen to guest speaker Peter Spafford talking about his creative practice, as an artist & a facilitator.

Peter is a writer, musician, broadcaster, and writing organiser based in Leeds. Much of his work is collaborative: with communities, with other musicians and writers, artists, teachers and academics.

The event finished with each person creating their own mini manifesto in response to discussions.

Thank you to everyone who came and to the School of Creative Arts at University Centre Leeds who hosted the event.