On October 3rd, 2023, the multi-award-winning Arts in Health charity, Arts Care, launched its Three-Year Strategic Plan.
This strategic blueprint signals a dedicated commitment to integrating the arts into healthcare, corporate, and community settings to promote well-being and improve lives.
The visionary plan also promises to bring invaluable dimensions to Northern Ireland’s health and social care partnerships, endorsed by key supporters and partners.
At the event, the attendees gained an understanding of the core principles and objectives that underpin the Arts Care Strategy, the impact Arts Care makes on the individuals and communities they work with within health and social care, community and corporate sectors, and the direction they are heading.
The attendees, many of whom are not used to or confident holding a paintbrush, participated in art activities, experiencing first-hand the positive effects of creating their own artworks, as well as engaging with skilled and seasoned project artists. They also enjoyed live performances, showcasing how engagement in the arts can improve wellbeing.
Arts Care is a pioneering organisation dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of art. Through innovative programmes and partnerships, Arts Care integrates the arts into healthcare, corporate, and community settings, promoting wellness and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals and communities.
The strategy is the culmination of years of dedicated efforts, creative thinking, and a shared vision for harnessing the positive impact of art. By integrating the arts into diverse settings, Arts Care aim to create a brighter and healthier future for all.
Arts Care CEO, Barry Macaulay BEM said: “We are delighted to launch our three-year strategy which outlines our growth plans for the period 2023-26. Building on our 30 plus years in the field of health and social care, we intend to bring our 5 key Arts in Health Products and Services to new audiences.
“This includes Councils, other Charities and Corporate Organisations, so that they and their staff and service users can benefit from the recuperative, healing and positive mental health benefits of engagement in the creative arts.”
