Recovery Through Ceramics programme celebrated for Tyne Design Week
A Gateshead arts programme was celebrated as part of Tyne Design Week for 'changing the lives' of people in recovery.
The Shipley Art Gallery is proud to offer a range of creative activities and events designed to support the health and wellbeing of Gateshead communities.
Recovery Through Ceramics, funded through a Gateshead Community Mental Health Grant, supports people in recovery to develop new skills and express themselves by curating a collection of their own creations.
The programme has been recognised for having a 'life changing' impact on participants, and was celebrated at a special event where people could hear firsthand from those who have taken part during Tyne Design Week.
Tyne Design Week was delivered by Edge Innovation in partnership with the North East Combined Authority, Northumbria University and Newcastle University, alongside a wide range of collaborators to showcase the region's arts and culture offer.
At the event, participants shared how the programme has changed their lives by boosting their confidence, growing a new love for the arts and helping them to feel welcomed as part of a new community.
Councillor Angela Douglas, cabinet member for Culture, Sport and Tourism at Gateshead Council, said:
"We're incredibly proud of this amazing programme in Gateshead, and we're thrilled that it was included in the Tyne Design Week campaign to spotlight art and culture across the North East."
"The work of everyone who has participated in this year's programme is an inspiration to not only people in recovery, but to anyone who has felt that the arts are not for them."
"Health and wellbeing has always been connected to the arts; helping us to express our feelings in new ways and share our experiences with others."
"Everyone involved with the programme has made themselves proud, all while helping to break down the barriers to the arts, which can have such a profound impact on our lives."
Last year, the programme was shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association. The Museums Change Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of museums that are making a difference to the lives of their communities across the UK.
Julie Milne, Chief Curator of Art Galleries North East Museums, said:
"The Recovery Through Ceramics programme is an important part of our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our communities. It aims to increase participants' confidence, whilst promoting peer support and resilience and they also learn professional skills through practical research, curatorial work, and gallery interpretation activities, which can help towards future employment."
"It's wonderful to hear the difference the programme makes to participants' wellbeing but also to see the fantastic artworks they create as part of the programme."
The Recovery Through Ceramics exhibition will close tomorrow, Saturday 28 June.
Gateshead Recovery Partnership's main site is on Jackson Street, close to the Gateshead Interchange. Recovery Connections also offer support from Leam Lane Community Hub.
If you or someone you know struggles with addiction, and is looking for support in Gateshead, you can find out more by calling 0191 5947821 or visiting their website.
For more information on the range of events and activities offered at The Shipley, visit What's On.
A Gateshead arts programme was celebrated as part of Tyne Design Week for 'changing the lives' of people in recovery.
The Shipley Art Gallery is proud to offer a range of creative activities and events designed to support the health and wellbeing of Gateshead communities.
Recovery Through Ceramics, funded through a Gateshead Community Mental Health Grant, supports people in recovery to develop new skills and express themselves by curating a collection of their own creations.
The programme has been recognised for having a 'life changing' impact on participants, and was celebrated at a special event where people could hear firsthand from those who have taken part during Tyne Design Week.
Tyne Design Week was delivered by Edge Innovation in partnership with the North East Combined Authority, Northumbria University and Newcastle University, alongside a wide range of collaborators to showcase the region's arts and culture offer.
At the event, participants shared how the programme has changed their lives by boosting their confidence, growing a new love for the arts and helping them to feel welcomed as part of a new community.
Councillor Angela Douglas, cabinet member for Culture, Sport and Tourism at Gateshead Council, said:
"We're incredibly proud of this amazing programme in Gateshead, and we're thrilled that it was included in the Tyne Design Week campaign to spotlight art and culture across the North East."
"The work of everyone who has participated in this year's programme is an inspiration to not only people in recovery, but to anyone who has felt that the arts are not for them."
"Health and wellbeing has always been connected to the arts; helping us to express our feelings in new ways and share our experiences with others."
"Everyone involved with the programme has made themselves proud, all while helping to break down the barriers to the arts, which can have such a profound impact on our lives."
Last year, the programme was shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association. The Museums Change Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of museums that are making a difference to the lives of their communities across the UK.
Julie Milne, Chief Curator of Art Galleries North East Museums, said:
"The Recovery Through Ceramics programme is an important part of our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our communities. It aims to increase participants' confidence, whilst promoting peer support and resilience and they also learn professional skills through practical research, curatorial work, and gallery interpretation activities, which can help towards future employment."
"It's wonderful to hear the difference the programme makes to participants' wellbeing but also to see the fantastic artworks they create as part of the programme."
The Recovery Through Ceramics exhibition will close tomorrow, Saturday 28 June.
Gateshead Recovery Partnership's main site is on Jackson Street, close to the Gateshead Interchange. Recovery Connections also offer support from Leam Lane Community Hub.
If you or someone you know struggles with addiction, and is looking for support in Gateshead, you can find out more by calling 0191 5947821 or visiting their website.
For more information on the range of events and activities offered at The Shipley, visit What's On.
