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By Art and Joy
We want to hold an exhibition to showcase the work of our community based local art group. To celebrate our third anniversary of making art accessible to all and promoting positive mental health
A wonderful art exhibition event to celebrate three fabulous years of successfully facilitating our community and well-being focused art group "Art and Joy". We would like to offer a high-end art exhibition experience for our service users, providing a free of cost space to showcase and take pride in their work. Upon entry, guests will be greeted with a champagne reception and access to a delicious grazing table buffet. There will be live music from local musicians, some of which also attend the group. This event will provide the opportunity for our artists to celebrate their works and achievements with family and friends, promote themselves as artists and potentially sell their work. This is something that some of our artists generally may not have access to due to social, financial and well-being constraints. We fundamentally believe that art is an invaluable tool in improving mental health, self esteem and that art spaces, materials and exhibitions should be accessible to all.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
- Mental health benefits for group members - Boost in confidence to members in our community who struggle with socialising and general mental health related struggles -Ending social isolation -Promoting local artists of any and all skill sets -Secure the long term future of Art and Joy by attracting other potential backers which could help us grow as a community group and reach more people who would benefit from our service
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We did it! Thank you so much for your pledge. Your support means so much to so many in our community and helps to make creative safe spaces, art materials and exhibition opportunities available to everyone. Your pledge grants you a spot on the guest list to our invite only opening celebration on the 18th October at the United Reformed church, Chorley as a great big THANK YOU. Now to get ourselves exhibition ready! Gratefully, The Art And Joy Team x
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £1,909
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Target (inc. fees) £1,909
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VolunteerArt and Joy is a community where every individual regardless of background and identity can express their creative potential in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Art and Joy cultivates self expression, empowerment, community and friendship. We believe that anyone and everyone should have access to creative spaces and art materials. By offering access to materials and potentially organizing exhibitions we empower participants to celebrate their creativity and unique identities through the transformative power of art.
We are running this campaign in the hopes of raising funds that will enable us to host a special celebration and exhibition for our members. An event where they will be able to showcase their hard work, dedication and progression with a sense of community and pride for eveything they have achieved, be it artistically or their own personal development. At art and joy all art is celebrated, from intricate paintings, clay pots or a page coloured in a colouring book.
Many of our group members come to us from places of isolation, mental health problems and recovery. Some of which are referred to us by local mental health services, social services and the NHS. Creative safe spaces and community are key elements to overall wellbeing. Our organisation is volunteer based and we are so passionate and proud of what we do. Coming from backgrounds of various struggles ourselves we find that we are really able to connect with and advocate for our members on a personal level.
Project Owner: Art and Joy The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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