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Our Purpose......is to engage people in meaningful creative experiences that enable them to build their confidence, meet new people, develop skills and break down barriers.
Our Vision......we believe that Art is good for you
WHOEVER WHO YOU ARE! (Grayson Perry) |
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Our Work... |
We work with people of all ages in education, at festivals, and for one-off or on-going community projects, both in-person and online. We are fully inclusive and work with people with dementia, offenders and ex-offenders and neurodiverse people.
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“RAW has helped me to get out of the house and off my electricals!” |
“Continuing to put the people we support first, every step of the way.” City of Wolverhampton Council |
“Lets me socialise with other people and lets me get my confidence in my art.” |
Why do we do it?... |
There are numerous benefits to taking part in creative (and BSL) activities. We’ve created our own set of ‘infographics’ that explain why we do what we do.
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Introducing RAW - Arts and BSL projects, in BSL with audio description
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'TWO WORLDS' our original song performed at the Wey Aye Deaf Arts Festival in Newcastle upon Tyne, Nov 2024
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RAW / Mossley Art Club end of project review video
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HOW DO CREATIVE HOBBIES IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? (BUPA)Different parts of your brain are activated when you take part in creative activities. For example, research has shown that musicians have better connectivity between the left and right parts of their brains. This can help to improve cognitive function (the way your brain works). Simply listening to music can also stimulate your brain, and has been shown to improve cognitive function in people who have had a stroke...
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HOW ARTS CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION)Do you recognise a feeling of joy that you can get when taking part in cultural activities such as music, museums, dance groups and theatre?
Getting involved with the arts can have powerful and lasting effects on health. It can help to protect against a range of mental health conditions, help manage mental ill-health and support recovery... |
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