Thursday 8^th September, 1.30pm

Solihull Arts Complex

Praxis’ popular series of Insider Guide events continues with An Insider Guide to Arts Work with Older People, in partnership with Solihull MBC. The event features input from experienced professions and opportunities for discussion, sharing experiences and networking.

Presentations and case studies exploring the issues of working with older people in a range of settings will include:  Read more... (165 words, estimated 40 secs reading time)

• Sandwell Third Age Arts – individual one to one programmes of creative arts in a range of visual and performing artforms
• ArtsinMind – a service for older people living with dementia or cognitive difficulties run by Wolverhampton Arts and Heritage

What can museums do to improve the nation’s wellbeing?

This one-day event presents a wealth of practical ways to promote health and happiness through museum collections and resources. The programme combines a lively mix of talks and discussions designed to share success stories and inspire new initiatives. Whether you work in Arts, health or heritage, this is a great opportunity to explore the potential of museums as a valuable force for good.

See here for further details

The Feel Good Museum

Thursday 13 October 2011
Walsall Leather Museum, West Midlands

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‘BODY IMAGE’. An interactive and dynamic combination of dance, drama, video & sound. Devised and produced by Community Vibe and members of the local community. How do media pressures affect our ideas of ‘Body Image?’.

This is a FREE event, but places are limited. Library Theatre, Birmingham, Tues 19th July 2011, 1.30pm & 7.00pm.

Join us for a fun day filled with free activities.

23rd June 10am-3pm

Bliston Craft Gallery

Mount Pleasant

Bliston

WV14 7UU

Great for mums to be, new mums, children, families and health professionals.

• explore the Craft Gallery, and their wonderful shop!
• check out information stands and library
• take part in parent & child ‘Craftplay’ and ‘Tots & Tone’ sessions
• enjoy songs, poems and a fashion show
• receive ante and postnatal breastfeeding support and information
• celebrate the achievements of the Breastfeeding Peer Supporters  Read more... (139 words, 1 image, estimated 33 secs reading time)

Praxis has been in discussion with Artsfest, Birmingham’s popular free festival about a dedicated Arts, Health and Wellbeing venue at the event. This has now been confirmed and will take place in the Banqueting Suite at the Council House on 10 and 11 September. The venue will host a range of artists and companies for workshops, discussions and performances.

There will also be an exhibition and information space in the foyer between the two sides of the venue. We want to use this space to highlight the range of arts and health work taking place across the region and for you to promote your work. We want as much and as varied material as possible to make a really big splash at the venue.  Read more... (335 words, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)

Creative Health, the Community Interest Company which manages the praXis programme, is holding an AGM on 29^th June at 1pm in Wolverhampton.

If any praXis members would like to attend, please contact kategant@creativehealthcic.co.uk before Friday 10th June.

High Five Exhibition organised by Telford’s Arts & Wellbeing Consortium is based on the themes of the five ways to a happier life.

It seeks to challenge negative perceptions of mental ill health by celebrating and promoting positive mental health for all.

The Exhibition is open to anyone for whom the management of their own mental health and wellbeing has played a significant part in their lives.

TUE 31 MAY – SAT 25 JUN

Gallery Opening Times: 10am to 6pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), 12noon to 6pm (Wednesday), 10am to 2pm (Saturday)  Read more... (136 words, 1 image, estimated 33 secs reading time)

PASSING ON
By Mike Kenny in collaboration with The Little Angel Theatre A performed reading of a play developed from research with a post show discussion.

Directed by Claudette Bryanston
Sponsored by OSL and IATL, University of Warwick

The play explores issues and dilemmas confronting relatives and health professionals during End of Life Care by juxtaposing powerful testimony with puppetry and physical theatre. The post show discussion panel will include social scientists health professionals and theatre artists.

Date: 7th June 2011
Time: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Tickets £10 (Free for students)
Tickets available at :
Box Office: 024 7652 4524  Read more... (112 words, estimated 27 secs reading time)

‘Talking Emotions’ is the culmination of ‘Mind Up’, a Drama, Storytelling and Video project for the community.

Since January 2011, Community Vibe have been working with adults with experience of mental health and members of the local community on this mixed-media project which looks at the benefits of creativity for improving health and wellbeing.

Throughout the project, participants have had the opportunity to work with artists who specialise in Drama, Creative Writing and Digital/Visual Media. As with all of our community arts projects, we regard everyone who participates as ‘artists’.  Read more... (165 words, estimated 40 secs reading time)

Birmingham’s annual free event Artsfest takes place this year on 10th and 11th September, showcasing a wide range of local arts talent. Praxis is exploring the possibility of an arts and health specific programme at one of the venues, to include a variety of performance and participatory activity.

If you are interested in being involved, you need to make an individual application to Artsfest using the online application form here http://www.artsfest.org.uk/apply/. Closing date for applications is 6pm on Monday 2nd May. Please mention Praxis in your application and also let us know that you have applied by contacting Sarah-Jane Watkinson on sarah-jane@praxisartsandhealth.org.uk.