‘KEEP TURNING THE PAGE’ - An exhibition of work by participants of ‘Art Journal Project’ 2023

The Art Journal Project is a key strand of the OutPost Arts’ community-based ‘DG Creative Wellbeing’ programme. OutPost Arts has developed the project with D&G Carers Centre, CAHMS, D&G College, Langholm Academy, and partner arts organisation For Enjoyment CIC, ensuring that participants are professionally safeguarded and supported.

45 young people and adults aged from 11 upwards, and from right across D&G, received a curated box of materials. Over a period of sixteen weeks participants worked with a range of artists and makers via inperson and remote workshops and creative research trips - exploring a wide range of visual arts practises and processes including printmaking, clay, animation, illustration, markmaking, colour theory, zine-making and creative writing. The project’s activities are designed to enhance wellbeing via creative expression, mindful practise, positive distraction, and the development of self-management tools.

The ‘Keep Turning the Page’ exhibition sees the Art Journallers showcase their work and share their personal journeys with a wide audience, amplifying their voices and underlining the important relationship between creativity and mental health.

The exhibition is in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (Atrium & OPD corridor exhibition space), DGRI, www.dgcreativewellbeing.co.uk & www.outpostarts.co.uk

Cargenbridge, Dumfries. Running from 4th - 22nd October 2023 and is free to visit.

Open: If only visiting the exhibition, please attend 8am-6pm. The exhibition is viewable for patients, their visitors, and staff 24/7.

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