Opportunities & Events
Hear about a wide range of opportunties for arts and health professionals in Wales and beyond.
Latest Opportunities
MA Arts Practice Arts Health and Wellbeing Admissions Now Open
Location: hybrid | Start Date: September 2025
Summary:
Next Open Evening: 4 June 4-6pm 2025
Re Live Creative Life Story Work Book Launch and Free Training Series
Location: Online | Start Date: 14 May
Summary:
Join us on 14 May for the launch of Re-Live’s new book, Creating Life Story Theatre – a guide to ethical, creative Life Story practice. Plus: free online Life Story sessions and autumn training for arts professionals, facilitators, health professionals, and researchers.
Call for Submissions: The Role of Creative Health in Public Health - NCCH
Location: UK | Start Date: Deadline: 01 Sep 2025
Summary:
The NCCH are excited to announce that, together with Arts Council England, NCCH will guest edit a special issue of the Royal Society for Public Health’s peer-reviewed journal Perspectives in Public Health, focused on The Role of Creative Health in Public Health.
Dance to Health looking for Assistant Dance Artist
Location: Swan Gardens, Swansea | Start Date: 21st May
Summary:
Aesop Arts, Dance to Health are recruiting a freelance Assistant Dance Artist (ADA) to support a new weekly Dance to Health programme starting Wednesday 21st May, 10.00 – 12.00 for 22 weeks in Swansea.
Callout: Hywel Dda - Creative Collective Staff Wellbeing Programme 2025
Location: Hywel Dda UHB | Start Date: Closing Date: 23/04/2025
Summary:
Hywel Dda UHB are seeking proposals from experienced artists/creative practitioners for the provision of a series of 6 weekly, online creative activities for staff wellbeing.
Open call for independent evaluators
Location: North Wales | Start Date: May 2025
Summary:
We are seeking to appoint an independent evaluator to evaluate the impact of the project for participants in supporting or potentially improving their wellbeing.
Gwanwyn 2025 A Compassionate Cymru
Location: Wales | Start Date: 26.03.2025
Summary:
Gwanwyn is a month-long national festival held across Wales in May each year, showcasing creativity in older age. Since 2007, Gwanwyn has worked with artists and organisations of all sizes to promote a wide range of arts activities, from stand-up to stitching, from Bollywood to book clubs.
Visiting Artist call out Tanio Breathing Space Ignite
Location: Bridgend/Pontypridd | Start Date: TBA
Summary:
Are you a talented artist looking to make a meaningful impact through creative and artistic activities? Tanio is excited to invite professional artists to join our 'Breathing Space Ignite' project, aimed at improving mental health and overall wellbeing through arts and creativity.
Creative ageing and men – can you help?
Summary:
The Baring Foundation is planning a new report on creative ageing and men, to be published November 2025 and they'd love your help!
HSJ Awards 2025: Entries now open
Location: UK | Start Date: Deadline: 20 May
Summary:
For 45 years, the HSJ Awards have been the most prestigious recognition of healthcare excellence in the UK. More than an awards programme, they provide a platform to showcase the most impactful projects, best practice initiatives, and transformative innovations shaping the future of NHS care.
International Creative Ageing: Go & See Bursaries for Arts, Health & Wellbeing Practitioners
Start Date: Applications Close: 25 April 2025
Summary:
WAHWN is pleased to be able to offer 4 bursaries to Wales-based artists working across Arts, Health & Wellbeing in the field of Creative Ageing, or to older artists to initiate or develop collaborative relationships with artists or arts organisations in our partner countries: Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and England.
Book Launch: Creating Life Story Theatre - A Guide for Applied Theatre Practitioners
Location: Cardiff | Online | Start Date: 29 April | 14 May
Summary:
Re-Live co-founders Karin Diamond & Alison O’Connor and author and psychodrama trainer, Clark Baim, have co-authored Creating Life Story Theatre: A Guide for Applied Theatre Practitioners, recently published by Methuen Drama.
Vacancy: Most Significant Change (MSC) Coordinator
Location: Pembrokeshire (Hybrid working possible) | Start Date: Deadline: March 28th 2025
Summary:
Together for Change (TfC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Coordinator to support the collection of Most Significant Change (MSC) stories in Pembrokeshire. This is a key role in facilitating the MSC approach, ensuring that powerful personal narratives inform strategic decision-making and community-led action.
Nature Workforce Wales, Survey 2025
Summary:
We are undertaking a survey to try to understand the people, (roles, skills, qualifications, age profile, numbers etc) and the range of organisations that make up the ‘nature workforce’ in Wales. We have not yet specifically defined the ‘nature workforce’, because we do not yet know enough about the range of people, organisations and roles involved. We are asking you to decide. You may be full or part-time, paid or unpaid (volunteer), in the public, not for profit, academic, third or private sectors. If you think that you are contributing to conserve or restore nature, in a voluntary, or paid capacity, then please fill in the survey.
Crafters Cafe Spring Sale, Brecon
Location: St Mary's Church, Brecon | Start Date: Monday 7 April
Summary:
The Fathom Trust are holding a Spring Sale on Monday the 7th April of the goods made by their very enthusiastic and creative attendees.
Better than the Alternative: A Creative Ageing Symposium
Location: The Dukes, Lancaster | Start Date: 30 April, 01 May
Summary:
During this 2-day symposium we will be bringing together an exciting mix of individuals and groups to explore the concept of creative ageing and to debunk common stereotypes of older people.
Discover the Power of Music in Dementia Care - FREE Webinars
Location: Online
Summary:
Four free webinars to help integrate meaningful, person-centred music into care for people living with dementia.
Dementia Friendly Heritage Network
Summary:
This free two-day event aims to support heritage professionals and volunteers to create dementia friendly experiences at their sites.
Celf Wyllt - new Youth Project in Boncath
Location: North Pembrokeshire | Start Date: 01/05/25
Summary:
Celf Wyllt is an exciting pilot project that combines creative arts, emotional regulation techniques and a connection to nature to improve mental health and well-being in young people aged 14 - 16. The project runs until June 2025 and is supported by Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery Funding.
Callout: Seeking artists organisations creatives to create a Well North Wales branding
Location: North Wales | Start Date: May 2025
Summary:
We are looking for a creative artist/organisation/individual to collaboratively and interactively create branding for Well North Wales - an innovative portfolio of non-medical approaches to health and wellbeing, to help the people of North Wales live healthier lives
2025 Creative Dementia Conference
Location: M Shed, Bristol | Start Date: 03rd June 2025
Summary:
Join the Journal for Dementia Care for an inspiring day of learning and sharing about best practice in working with people living with dementia using creative arts.
Mental Health Awareness Week webinars
Location: Online
Summary:
This Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental Health Foundation will be recognising the power of community to support our mental health and wellbeing and they'd love you to join them.
Online Art Workshops for Carers - Carers Wales
Location: Online
Summary:
Join Carers Wales for a series of free online art workshops for unpaid carers. Have a chat or sit back and enjoy getting crafty. The sessions are informal and we'll send you materials and a blank postcard to decorate.
Nominations open for BBC Cymru Make a Difference Awards!
Location: Wales | Start Date: March 31st
Summary:
If there's someone who you think has made a difference this year in your community, we'd love to give them the recognition they deserve at the BBC Cymru Wales Make a Difference Awards.
Mae MA Ymarfer Celf (Celfyddydau, Iechyd a Lles) bellach yn derbyn ceisiadau!
Location: Cymru
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Peidiwch â chymryd ein gair drosto - gwelwch enghreifftiau o waith ein graddedigion yma! https://www.uswmaartspracticeartshealthandwellbeing.com/home-cymraeg
Beach of Dreams Coastal Arts Festival - Get Involved
Location: Wales | Start Date: May 2025
Summary:
Now’s your chance to join a nationwide celebration – and reflection – on the future of our coastlines.
Evaluator Call Out Tanio Breathing Space Ignite
Location: Various | Start Date: TBC
Summary:
Are you a freelance project evaluator who specialises or has experience using Most Significant Change? We need you for evaluation of our Breathing Space Ignite project for improved wellbeing through arts and creativity.
Location: Online | Start Date: April 23rd
Summary:
Join CHWAs awards celebration, announcing the 2025 awards winners who are leading the way in innovative creative health work.
Vacancy: Creative Development Assistant at The Riverfront, Newport
Summary:
We have an exciting new role within our Arts Development team, supporting our delivery of culture and creativity activities, and our community projects. You will be helping raise awareness and promoting inclusion of participation in the arts, to improve the wellbeing of our communities through our Vision of "inspiring happier healthier".
How to become a creative facilitator in your community webinar
Location: Online | Start Date: 4 March 2025
Summary:
Are you a poet or a writer who is eager to develop your skills in delivering creative writing workshops in your community but don’t know how to get started? Do you believe in the power of literature to heal, inspire and empower, but don’t know how to make it happen? Join writers and creative facilitators Dr Sophie Buchaillard, Taylor Edmonds and Sian Hughes as they share their experiences, best practice in planning, delivering and evaluating a project, possible funding streams and the challenges and opportunities they’ve come across.
Let's Dance! Get the Nation Moving from March 2nd
Location: UK | Start Date: March 2nd 2025
Summary:
Let’s Dance is a national campaign to inspire everyone in the UK to embrace dance as a way to improve their health, connect with others, and have fun. Founded by Angela Rippon CBE, the campaign is supported by leading organisations including the Sport and Recreation Alliance, NHS, and Parkinson’s UK. Our mission is to get more people dancing together, regardless of age, fitness level, or experience.
MA Arts Practice (Arts, Health and Wellbeing) Admissions Now Open
Location: hybrid | Start Date: September 2025
Summary:
Are you ready to blend your passion for art with a desire to make a meaningful impact on health and wellbeing? The University of South Wales is now accepting applications for the MA Arts Practice (Arts, Health and Wellbeing) course, starting this September —a unique opportunity to harness your creativity for positive change.
LocalMotion Carmarthen Project Co-ordinator
Location: Carmathen | Start Date: March / April
Summary:
LocalMotion is a UK wide network of placed based partnerships to combat the root causes of social, environmental and economic inequality with networks in Lincoln, Enfield, Torbay, Oldham and Middlesbrough. Carmarthen is the only Wales based location.
Business and Operations Manager Vacancy, Blackwood Miners Institute
Location: Blackwood
Summary:
We are recruiting a Business and Operations Manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Regeneration Team.
Theatre and Arts Service Manager Vacancy, Caerphilly County Borough Council
Location: Blackwood Miners Institute
Summary:
Blackwood Miners Institute has a vacancy for an experienced theatre or arts venue manager, with particular hands on expertise in delivering transition to a new charitable delivery model. This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Regeneration team. We are recruiting a Theatre and Arts Service Manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Deadline: 20th Feb
Creating spACE: Wellbeing Art Workshops
Location: Dusty Forge Art Workshop, Cardiff | Start Date: Monday 03rd March
Summary:
With guest artists Delphi Campbell and Lara Churchwrite
THE ALLIANCE FOR SOCIALLY ENGAGED ARTS FELLOWSHIP
Start Date: 24th February 2025
Summary:
This unique opportunity provides a collaborative space to strengthen your organisation, enhance your professional development, and drive impactful advocacy efforts.
Location: ABUHB | Start Date: March 2025 (TBC)
Summary:
Aneurin Bevan UHB Arts In Health, CAMHS and Child & Family Psychology teams are looking for artists to engage with young people and families as part of their Arts & Minds, Arts Council of Wales & Baring Foundation-funded project 2025–26, Young People’s Voices.
Freelance Digital Storytelling Facilitator and Editor
Start Date: March 2025
Summary:
'Listening is a big step’: Co-developing a Multi-Agency Framework with Black and Minority Ethnic Women for Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV).
Arts and Health Project Manager, HDUHB
Location: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Summary:
Our new Arts and Health Project Manager will be part of our established Arts and Health, and wider Patient Experience Team and will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to develop, embed and implement a range of health programmes, to support implementation of our Arts and Health Charter, covering the full range of health services we provide across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Location: Ynys Mon | Start Date: Deadline 27th January 2025
Summary:
Community Engagement commission for the Corsydd Calon Môn project, in Anglesey and linked to the fens (which are the second largest in the UK) and North Wales Wildlife Trust.
Seeking artists/organisations/creatives to create Well North Wales branding
Location: North Wales | Start Date: as soon as possible
Summary:
BCUHB Seeking applications to create branding for Well North Wales through a collaborative, creative, and engaging process.
Calling all budding NHS Staff artists
Location: BCUHB | Start Date: 3rd February 2025
Summary:
Oriel Ysbyty Gwynedd – NHS Staff callout for art submissions!
Opportunity for Freelance Writers - Writing Well, LitWales
Summary:
Are you a poet or a writer who is eager to develop your skills in delivering creative writing and health and well-being projects in your local community?
Creative and Credible Training Creative Evaluation
Start Date: 13th March 2025
Summary:
Harnessing creativity to deliver rich, enjoyable and meaningful evaluation with Jane Willis
Thursday 13th March, 20th March and 27th March 2025, from 10am – 12.30pm
Year of Wales Japan 2025: Call for Expressions of Interest
Summary:
Wales Arts International and British Council Wales, supported by the Welsh Government, are inviting expressions of interest for funding towards arts-focussed activity that will take place between Wales and Japan between April and December 2025
Online Reflective Journal Programme
Location: Online | Start Date: 14th February 2025
Summary:
An online reflective journal programme to support connection, creativity, insight and expression, starting 14th February 2025 led by Jane Willis.
Free fundraising support for Wales’ event community
Summary:
Event Wales have funded Richard Newton Consulting via the Sector Support Fund to deliver free to access fundraising workshops and coaching for Wales’ event community.
The Baobab Community Fund - open until 03 Feb
Summary:
Baobab is grateful to announce the return of The Baobab Community Fund! A £3m fund dedicated to Black African/Caribbean and Global Majority collectives, organisations and individuals dismantling systems of oppression for our communities in their work. Deadline: Midnight, 03 Feb
Join Social Prescribing Day! 19th March 2025
Summary:
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Find out more here.
Location: Y Ty Celf - The Art House Llanelli | Start Date: March 2025
Summary:
Y Ty Celf are looking for artists and makers looking for an opportunity to be part of a community creative hub. We are looking for new artist members Artists to exhibit on our first floor gallery New small business makers
Dance to Health Wales Convention 5th February
Location: National Waterfront Museum | Start Date: 5th of February
Summary:
Aesop is inviting Dance to Health participants, dance artists, volunteers, funders, and programme partners for a day of reflection and planning for the future.
Esmee Fairbarn Foundation - Pre-Application Q&A
Location: Online | Start Date: 03 Feb
Summary:
The Esmee Fairbarn Foundation are hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 3 February 2025 for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.
Creative Reflective Practice with Cai Tomos
Location: Online | Start Date: 20 Feb, 19 March
Summary:
A 1-2-1 space for gentle making, sharing and connecting. Book your place here
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Care Package An Online Creative Journaling Course for Unpaid Carers in Wales
Location: Online | Start Date: January
Summary:
An online creative journaling course for unpaid carers in Wales January - April 2025 taught by Beth Morris
BOTANICAL DYE WORKSHOPS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
Location: Pembrokeshire | Start Date: January 2025
Summary:
Makepeace Studio CIC, in partnership with West Wales Action for Mental Health is delivering 10 day-long botanical dye workshops for individuals with mild to moderate mental health needs. 
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Inside Out Cymru are hiring Finance and Admin Officer
Location: From Home / Across Gwent | Start Date: April 2025
Summary:
We are excited to be able to offer this role and would like to work with this person to develop this as the charity grows.
Find out more information: https://inside-out-cymru.org/join-our-team-ymunwch-an-tim/
Open call for Artists from Gwynedd Council's Community Art
Summary:
Gwynedd Council’s Community Art in partnership with Frân Wen are looking for four artists to receive training from art, health and well-being experts ahead of providing art on prescription sessions for young people aged 16-30.
Nature Service Wales - Building the foundations for a national movement
Location: Pierhead Main Hall, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay CF10 4PZ | Start Date: 04 Feb 2025
Summary:
Join us to mark a new phase in Nature Service Wales’s development, as we formalise our collaborative movement for nature recovery across Wales.
To register your attendance on the day, visit the following Eventbrite page: Nature Service Wales RSVP by 24 January 2025.
Valuing Your Worth: Sustaining Your Practice Workshop
Location: Online | Start Date: 28th January 2025
Summary:
The workshop aims to support freelance creatives to set sustainable day rates, understand their true worth, and confidently advocate for fair pay.
Accessible pricing is on a sliding scale from £5 - £45.
We are hiring: Dance to Health Wales Programme Development
Location: Home working and regular location visits in Swansea | Start Date: 15th January 2025 - 30 April 2025
Summary:
Here at Aesop, we are looking for a driven and passionate individual to join our team and support the development of our work in Wales.
Creative Reflective Practice with Alison O'Connor and Jain Boon
Location: Online | Start Date: 03 Feb 2025, 6.30pm
Summary:
A Space for Co-regulation and Compassion with Alison O'Connor and Jain Boon
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Tendr Gwerthuso Evaluation Tender
Location: Wales | Start Date: February 2025
Summary:
We are looking for a bilingual consultant with specific expertise in evaluating projects and in evaluation plan design, preferably in artistic/mental health settings. FMNCs’ vision is to bring joy and meaning back to the lives of those living with and alongside dementia through the power of song.
Join WAHWN as a Trustee Director in 2025
Summary:
Are you passionate about creativity and its transformative power on health and wellbeing? Do you have the skills, experience, or enthusiasm we need to contribute to a vibrant and inclusive arts and health sector in Wales? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
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Last chance to submit your projects for the new UK Creative Ageing directory
Location: Online | Ar Lein | Start Date: 30th November 2024
Summary:
Are you a UK arts organisation offering a regular creative activity to the over-60s? Submit your project online to be included in the Baring Foundation's new Creative Ageing Directory.
A celebration of arts for older people in Northern Ireland
Location: Online | Ar Lein | Start Date: Mon 18 Nov | Llun 18 Tachwedd
Summary:
Join the Baring Foundation and Arts Council Northern Ireland for the launch of a new report celebrating ACNI's Arts and Older People programme
Funding for Organisations to Support Jobs Protection and Resilience
Start Date: midday on 28 October
Summary:
Following a period of discussions with Welsh Government on the difficult financial position of the arts sector in Wales, we have been awarded funding to assist in protecting jobs and strengthening resilience in the arts sector.
Culture Health & Wellbeing Alliance Awards now open for submissions!
Start Date: 25th November
Summary:
Culture Health & Wellbeing Alliance is delighted to announce that its 2025 Awards are now open for submissions!
Working More Effectively with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector Webinar
Location: Online | Start Date: 10.30am - 12pm, 7 November 24
Summary:
Join us to hear directly from community organisations about what has worked well in their collaborations with Local Authorities
Nature as Part of the Urban Fabric Webinar
Location: Online | Start Date: 3pm - 4pm, 21 October 24
Summary:
Nature Towns and Cities will explore the opportunities and benefits of green infrastructure for people and place.
A Place-Based Approach to Supporting Youth Health and Wellbeing in Wrexham and Conwy
Location: Wrexham, Conwy
Summary:
An opportunity to provide support in two communities in the local authority areas of Wrexham (Cefn Mawr and Gwersyllt) and Conwy (Llysfaen and Kinmel Bay).
Innovation fund to increase activity levels in young women and girls
Location: North Wales | Start Date: 23rd October
Summary:
We are inviting organisations to work with us and to apply for support from our Innovation Fund of up to £50,000 for projects based in North Wales to increase the number of young women and girls who are active every day. Up to £50k.
Nature Towns and Cities: a new initiative bringing together major UK organisations
Location: UK
Summary:
Calling for expressions of interest, the programme has been set up by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England.
They’re working closely with other partners across the UK, drawing on expertise from NatureScot, Natural Resources Wales and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
Creative Practitioner Call Out for Arts Health and Wellbeing Project
Location: Galeri Caernarfon / Plas Newydd Ynys Môn | Start Date: November 12th
Summary:
Call for Creative Practitioners: Arts, Health, and Wellbeing Project with Amser i Siarad, Galeri Caernarfon and National Trust’s Plas Newydd. We are seeking creative and welcoming Creative Practitioners to collaborate on an exciting Arts, Health, and Wellbeing project
Open Call Observations on the Landscape
Location: Wrexham, North Wales | Start Date: October 2024
Summary:
We are inviting creative professionals from culturally & ethnically diverse backgrounds to create billboard artwork(s) that re-contextualise the landscapes within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Wales.
Creu Cymru 6 Week Wellbeing Programme
Location: Online | Start Date: 03rd October 2024
Summary:
We will be covering ‘Understanding Wellbeing’, ‘Becoming Resilient’, ‘Stress and Anxiety’, ‘Self-care’, Boosting Your Confidence’ and ‘Creating Your Wellbeing Toolkit’.
Call for Expressions of Interest - Funding for Resilience in the Arts
Location: Online | Start Date: 30th September 2024
Summary:
ACW may be able to increase organisational resilience support, which will maximise the longer-term impact and help to strengthen arts organisations in Wales. For many, this could also include protecting jobs in the arts sector.
Gronfa Celf Cymunedol Gwynedd | Gwynedd Community Arts Grants
Location: Gwynedd | Start Date: 30th September 2024
Summary:
Grants up to £500 available. Next closing date September 30th. | Grantiau hyd at £500 ar gael. Dyddiad cau nesaf Medi 30fed
Information here | Gwybodaeth yma
Webinar Launch of Co-Producing Health Economics Research: Guidance for civil society organisations
Location: Online | Ar Lein | Start Date: 03rd October, 12.30pm - 2pm
Summary:
We are pleased to invite you to the webinar launch of the Co-Producing Health Economics Research report on the 3rd October from 12.30-2pm. | Mae'n bleser gennyf eich gwahodd i lansiad Ymchwil Cyd-gynhyrchu Economeg Iechyd: Cynyddu gwelededd grwpiau na chlywir ganddynt yn aml o fewn ymchwil economeg iechyd: canllaw i sefydliadau cymdeithasau dinesig, ddydd Iau, 3ydd o Hydref o 12.30-2pm (BST) drwy Zoom.
Creative Health in Action (CHIA)
Location: Bristol Beacon, BS1 5AR | Start Date: Fri 18 October 2024
Summary:
Creative Health in Action will celebrate, showcase and explore how the arts and creativity can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.
Location: Conwy | Start Date: Starting 13th September
Summary:
With a new season comes a fresh opportunity to connect more deeply with nature and learn new skills. This autumn, Coed Lleol are running free online courses designed to help you do just that!
Location: The Coach House, Sharpham Trust, Devon, UK | Start Date: June 9-13 2025
Summary:
Midlife Reimagined is an invitation to step into change and growth.
Wellbeing Economy Cymru: Festival of Ideas
Location: Swansea Arena | Start Date: Monday 18th November
Summary:
4theRegion, WE Cymru, Oxfam Cymru, Cwmpas and the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales are organising the inaugural Wellbeing Economy Cymru conference in November 2024.
Age Cymru: Dementia Advocacy Project
Location: Wales
Summary:
Age Cymru's independent dementia advocacy project is about enabling people with a diagnosis of dementia to access the services and support that they need and to have a voice in decisions that are being made. It's also to support them though situations where they may be abused and need to find safeguarding solutions. The advocacy they offer will be independent of any other service people living with dementia use. This means the person with dementia will be at the heart of the decision making process, and they can support and represent them without any conflict of interest.
WAHWN anti-racism: September network meeting
Location: Online
Summary:
Following recent appalling acts of racism and violence witnessed across the UK, we have been reflecting on our response to racism as a sector-support organisation.
The Body Hotel: Self-Care Suite
Location: Velindre | Start Date: 14 September
Summary:
They will be holding workshops with the therapies teams at Velindre, focusing on palliative care. As part of their funding they are also opening up monthly self-care workshops for the wider community. Workshops are free for NHS staff (with suggested donation for the wider community) and provide embodiment skills for practitioners and fresh perspectives on creative self- reflection.
MA Arts Practice (Arts Health & Wellbeing) at USW
Location: Cardiff
Summary:
Dr Thania Acarón has been named Course Leader for the MA Arts Practice (Arts Health & Wellbeing) at University of South Wales. We wish Carol Hiles, the former Course Leader a wonderful retirement! If you are interested in deepening your arts practice and building a community with other practitioners, why not apply to this part-time, 18-month MA?
Location: Aberystwyth, Llanelli, South Wales, Conwy & Denbighshire
Summary:
We organise joy-filled singing sessions for people with dementia, as well as the families, friends and staff looking after them. This freelance position will be appealing to singers with excellent people skills, some workshop/ choir leadership experience, and a desire to make a difference.
Location: Wales | Start Date: 15/08/2024
Summary:
Age Cymru nominates Karl Jenkins for a ‘Changemaker’ award in recognition of his work challenging ageist stereotypes. Gower born composer pushing musical boundaries at 80.
Arts, Culture, Health & Wellbeing Scotland - Online Conference Programme
Location: Online | Start Date: Tues 20 Aug - Fri 23 Aug
Summary:
Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland will be hosting an online conference programme as part of the Healing Arts Scotland Week, sharing discussions, insights and provocations from a range of local, national and international experts - see events and booking details below including the recently added Nurturing Healthy Island Communities through Culture.
Location: National - across Amgueddfa Cymru's seven museums
Summary:
Amgueddfa Cymru are looking for creatives to develop and deliver innovative and engaging sessions to enhance our Dementia programme of work.
The Art of Looking at Ourselves
Location: The Medical Education Centre, Grange Hospital, Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran NP44 8YN | Start Date: 21st August
Summary:
The Art of Looking at Ourselves Join Us for a Transformative Experience! 3 days 10:00-17:30, 10:00-17:30, 10:00-21:30
Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024
Location: Cardiff City Stadium | Start Date: 06 November 2024
Summary:
The Welsh NHS Confederation's Annual Conference and Exhibition is taking place on 6 November 2024 at Cardiff City Stadium.
National Social Care Conference 2024
Location: Glamorgan Cricket Club, Cardiff | Start Date: 15 - 16 October 2024
Summary:
This year's event will explore the theme, 'Transformation: How to Achieve More, Together'. There will be opportunities to share examples of how, whether through innovative partnerships across the private and third sector, or through working with tech providers in creative and ground breaking ways, we can work together to ensure that our resources have the most meaningful impact on the individuals and communities across Wales.
The Strength of Community Event, ACE Aware Scotland
Location: Online | Start Date: 11 Sept 2024, 7-9pm
Summary:
How exactly do health communities help human beings to thrive? What is about them that is so essential to the way we function as individuals? What can we do, in the midst of escalating poverty and disconnection, to strengthen our communities?
More information here
Location: Wales | Start Date: 24/07/2024
Summary:
We’re highlighting older people that have challenged stereotypes of ageing or have been trailblazers in their fields. Do you know someone 50+ who has made a difference to you, locally, or in Wales? Then why not nominate them and tell us how they’ve made a difference.
Carmarthen: Be a part of the Hapus national conversation
Location: Carmarthen | Start Date: 9 August 2024
Summary:
Join Hapus for a FREE workshop to have a go at getting creative and find out about other ways you can protect and improve your mental wellbeing.
Merthyr Tydfil: Be a part of the Hapus national conversation
Location: Merthyr Tydfil | Start Date: 8 August 2024
Summary:
Join Hapus for a FREE workshop to have a go at getting creative and find out about other ways you can protect and improve your mental wellbeing.
Twilight Barking: Exhibition at Turner House
Location: Turner House | Start Date: 25th July - 01 Sept
Summary:
A collaboration between Arcade Campfa, patients, staff and therapy dogs at Hafan Y Coed Mental Health unit invite you to their exhibition.
Wrexham: Be a part of the Hapus national conversation
Location: Wrexham | Start Date: 7 August 2024
Summary:
Join the Hapus team for a FREE workshop to have a go at getting creative and find out about other ways you can protect and improve your mental wellbeing.
The Vibrant Mind Exhibition, Swansea
Location: Swansea Grand Theatre, Rooftop Terrace | Start Date: August 2nd, 10am - 5pm
Summary:
'The Vibrant Mind Exhibition', a display of artwork from across Europe, by people with lived experience of mental ill health.
Reserve your spot here.
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB seeking PT Arts in Health Senior Project Support Officer
Location: Mold or Llanfairfechan
Summary:
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated Arts in Health Senior Project Support Officer, to be part of its Arts in Health team on a part-time fixed-term/secondment until 31 March 2025.
Nominations open for the 2024 Mental Health Awards
Start Date: 20th July 2024
Summary:
There are 12 categories that a person or organisation can be nominated for. To make your nominations, visit the Mental Health and Wellbeing Wales Awards website.
The Art of Looking at Ourselves
Location: Llanrwst, Gwynedd | Start Date: 31st July 2024
Summary:
This three-day event will introduce the Coming to Our Senses mindfulness programme through unique insights from seasoned experts in Context Oriented Arts, and by discovering how natural spaces can be transformative for wellbeing and mindfulness.
Artist Commission - People Speak Up, Llanelli
Location: Llanelli | Start Date: 10th July 2024
Summary:
This project will help us to change the identity of the grounds and the external walls and boundaries by creating a piece of art/ art works that will re-tell the story of the building. We want to break down barriers to entering the Ffwrnes Fach. You can’t see into the building so we want to show people what they can get involved in by representing opportunities for engagement, our values and what you can expect to find inside, on the front of the building. Fee: £5,500. Deadline: Weds 10 July, 9am.
Marvellous Makers Calling Conwy Makers
Location: various - Conwy County | Start Date: School Summer holidays
Summary:
‘Marvellous Makers’ is this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme and it is all about getting CREATIVE. Creu Conwy is looking for Artist Makers to run a block of ½-day sessions in each of our Area Libraries on the following days over 5 weeks.
Location: Olchon Valley, Herefordshire | Start Date: 6th-8th September
Summary:
A restorative, participatory weekend immersion exploring pathways of reconnection through embodied practices of ecological-movement, song and collective story making. Join us in coming together to cultivate resonance, kinship and reciprocity, for personal, collective and ecological renewal.
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Project manager for Carmarthenshire Archives' Change Minds project
Location: Carmarthenshire
Summary:
Carmarthenshire Archives wishes to commission a Project Coordinator for its Change Minds project funded by Arts, Culture and Sport, Welsh Government.
Move 2 Health Exhibition - Hearth Gallery
Location: Ground Floor, University Hospital Llandough, CF64 2XX | Start Date: 17th June - 29th July 2024
Summary:
An exhibition focusing on the 'Move 2 Health' programme delivered by Rubicon Dance. Highlighting the importance and impact of providing accessible, adaptable movement sessions at the right time and place, supporting people in various stages of their health journey.
Open daily, 9am - 8pm.
Seed Funding for the Arts - Gwynedd
Location: Gwynedd | Start Date: 25th June 2024
Summary:
Piloting new and creative ways of working in Gwynedd. Grants of £2,000 available to local practitioners. Contact celf@gwynedd.llyw.cymru. Closing date for applications: 25th June 2024
P/T Project Manager Arts In Health (Band 6) - Swansea Bay UHB
Location: Swansea
Summary:
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) are looking for an experienced and driven Arts in Health Project Manager.
Regional call for Local Artists to Design Awards for DLL Active Communities' Awards
Location: Denbighshire
Summary:
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) is seeking a local professional or emerging artist to design and create 12 awards for the upcoming Active Communities' awards.
Connect & Flourish Freelance Creatives
Location: Conwy
Summary:
We are looking for innovative Creatives from Welsh speaking and ethnically diverse and minority communities to help us deliver our Arts Council Wales funded Cysylltu a
Ffynnu/Connect & Flourish project between Conwy County Borough Council, Menter Iaith Conwy, Race Council Cymru & Venue Cymru.
Welsh National Opera Request for Proposals for Social Return on Investment SROI Analysis
Location: Remote
Summary:
Welsh National Opera is inviting proposals from suitably qualified organisations or individuals to conduct a comprehensive Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis for our Wellness with WNO Long COVID programme.
Hapus: Dechrau Sgwrs Genedlaethol ar Les Meddyliol
Summary:
Gwahoddir chi i agoriad 'Sgwrs Genedlaethol Hapus' ar les meddwl ar Gorffennaf
Hapus: Starting A National Conversation on Mental Wellbeing
Summary:
You're invited to join the launch of 'Hapus National Conversation' on mental wellbeing in July 2024
Call out for Creativity Champions
Location: Wales | Start Date: July 2024
Summary:
Call out for Creativity Champions for the January Challenge 2025. £3000 fee for 12 days July 2024 to July 2025. Deadline 2nd June.
HEIW Mental Health Lived Experience events
Location: Wales | Start Date: 4th June - 16th July
Summary:
These events will raise awareness of Lived Experience actions (action 18 and 19 of HEIW's Strategic mental health workforce plan) through local engagement activities to support Peer Support, Recovery College and co-production. We will provide updates of resources, ‘How to’ sessions and support to prepare teams for implementation of the actions.
Book here.
Invitation: MSc Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
Location: Wrexham Plas Coch Campus | Start Date: 5th June, 09.30 - 12
Summary:
Have you been thinking about a career change to attain more satisfaction from your working life? Why not come along to this relaxed and informal session that explores what it is like to study at Masters level, what the topic area of public health, mental health and wellbeing is all about, and what opportunities there are to work in this vibrant and rewarding sector.
Book your place here
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Location: Swyddfa Gisda, 25 Gaol St, Pwllheli LL53 5DB | Start Date: 3 June - 15 July, 12.30-14.00
Summary:
'If I feel vulnerable, this is the place where I can make sense of things. My vulnerability is heard strongly.'
Ar Y Dibyn provides a safe space for individuals affected by addiction to come together and play with creative ideas.
For more information, contact Nia: niawynskyrme@gmail.com
Ar Y Dibyn - Maesgeirchen, Bangor
Location: Canolfan Cymunedol a Ieuenctid Maesgeirchen, Bangor | Start Date: 6 June - 11 July, 12.30-14.00
Summary:
'If I feel vulnerable, this is the place where I can make sense of things. My vulnerability is heard strongly.'
Ar Y Dibyn provides a safe space for individuals affected by addiction to come together and play with creative ideas.
For more information, contact Nia: niawynskyrme@gmail.com
Location: Canolfan Glanhwfa, Llangefni, LL77 7QX | Start Date: 7 June - 19 July, 12.30-14.00
Summary:
'If I feel vulnerable, this is the place where I can make sense of things. My vulnerability is heard strongly.'
Ar Y Dibyn provides a safe space for individuals affected by addiction to come together and play with creative ideas.
For more information, contact Nia: niawynskyrme@gmail.com
Creativity in Nature, Environmental Art Day - Golygfa Gwydyr
Location: Caerdroia, Cwydyr Forest | Start Date: May 23rd, 10am - 3pm
Summary:
Join us and be inspired to create with the natural materials available at Caerdroia, Gwydyr Forest.
Booking essential! Call 01492 642110
Mentee Creative Practitioner Opportunities - Stepping In
Location: Wales | Start Date: Wednesday 15th May
Summary:
'Stepping In' is an exciting new pilot training and mentoring programme for a cohort of 4 mentee creative practitioners from minoritised communities in Wales. It is a first of its kind pilot for South and West Wales.
Go & See Micro Grants for Arts, Health & Wellbeing Practitioners 2024
Location: Wales | Start Date: Open Now
Summary:
This fund is now closed. Applications will re-open in April 2025.
Go & See Micro Grants available for artists and professionals working in the Arts, Health & Wellbeing sector | Grantiau Micro Mynd i Weld ar gyfer Ymarferwyr Celfyddydau, Iechyd a Lles.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Arts Fund: Q&A 7th May
Location: Online | Start Date: 7th May
Summary:
£90k - £300k available for arts organisations who can hep us see the world differently, bring unheard stories and narratives to the fore and open up new imaginative possibilites.
More information here
Natur am Byth! 10 Associate Artist Residency Opportunities
Location: Wales | Start Date: 5pm, 24th May 2024
Summary:
Addo are inviting applications from artists, makers, designers and other creatives with a collaborative and participatory approach and an interest in communicating wider ecological issues to undertake Associate Artist Residencies as part of the Natur am Byth Arts Engagement Programme, a collaborative project between Natural Resources Wales (NRW), nine environmental charities, Public Health Wales (PHW) and Addo, and is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council of Wales.
More information here
NEW MA Applied Theatre Community Education Wellbeing Recruiting NOW
Location: University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen Campus | Start Date: 28/09/24
Summary:
UWTSD offers brand new postgraduate programme: Applied Theatre: Community Education, Wellbeing (MA, PGDip, PGCert) from September 2024.
This is offered as a full time or part time programme and will be based on the Carmarthen Campus.
Creativity in Nature, Conwy Valley
Location: Caerdroia, Cwydyr Forest | Start Date: 24th April 2024
Summary:
Join us and be inspired to create on a visit to Caerdroia, Gwydyr Forest, Conwy Valley.
No experience needed.
Something on your mind? Small or large… If you want to, take the opportunity of a short confidential chat with a qualified therapist.
Booking is essential and for more information call 01492 642110
SPAN Arts recruiting part-time assistant producer
Summary:
SPAN Arts is looking for a part-time Assistant Producer to join its small creative team
Inner Flame: Being open to wonder through creativity and soul-filled exploration
Location: St Edwards Church, Cardiff, CF23 5DE | Start Date: 10 May, 24th May, 28th June, 1.30pm - 3pm
Summary:
An opportunity to engage with themes of spirituality and creative expressions in an informal group setting.
Thank You Event for CAVS Volunteers
Location: National Botanic Gardens of Wales | Start Date: Sunday 16th June
Summary:
Find out more here
Mwy o gwybodaeth yma
Call for Expressions of Interest - Powys Shared Prosperity Fund
Location: Powys | Start Date: March 2024
Summary:
A funding programme that has been created to support arts and creative organisations in Powys is now inviting expressions of interest for project ideas. Powys County Council’s Arts Service was successful in securing £675,000 from the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF).
Now arts organisations across the county are being asked to submit expressions of interest with their project ideas by Tuesday, March 26.
Self-Care Saturday - The Body Hotel
Location: University of South Wales | Start Date: Sat April 6, 10am - 1pm
Summary:
Join us for this 3 hour workshop and feel recharged and more connected to your body.
Call for Contributions: Culture and Mental Health International Conference, Ghent
Location: Ghent, Belgium | Start Date: 30 March, 2024
Summary:
The second Culture & Mental Health international conference will take place in Ghent, Belgium on 28 and 29 November 2024. This conference seeks to promote learning, discussion and debate around cultural interventions aimed at improving the wellbeing of people recovering from mental health difficulties or people in vulnerable situations. The focus of this edition is on supporting the mental wellbeing of forcibly displaced people through art and culture.
Conference: Patient Friendly Mental Health Services: What do they look like?
Location: Wrexham University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW | Start Date: 14 May - 15 May 2024
Summary:
Come join us at Wrexham University for an insightful event exploring what patient-friendly mental health services should entail.
Freelance Programme Manager for Stepping In
Location: Hybrid | Start Date: April 2024
Summary:
WAHWN is looking for an outstanding Wales-based freelance Programme Manager with experience of overseeing and delivering multi-partner projects, training or mentoring programmes.
Location: Manchester | Start Date: 16th May 2024
Summary:
National symposium on creativity and children & young people’s mental health.
Manchester based 42nd Street and The Horsfall will be hosting a 2-day symposium on creative mental health for young people on 16th and 17th May.
Gwent based Art and Wellbeing Charity seek new trustees
Location: Gwent
Summary:
By becoming a member of our Board of Trustees you will be able to help steer the project forward, learn more about the field of arts and health, and develop practice and connections within this sector.
People Speak Up Administrator PA
Location: Llanelli | Start Date: april 2024
Summary:
Administrator / PA to the Artistic and Business Director. Deadline: 10am 1st March 2024
The Body Hotel Moving Self Compassion Culmination Event
Location: Cardiff and online | Start Date: 21.2.24
Summary:
The Body Hotel: Moving Self-Compassion Film Screening + Culmination Event
We will share our findings and learnings from our NHS Movement for Wellbeing Programme and debut our new project film! The Body Hotel: Moving Self-Compassion Film Screening + Culmination Event | The Body Hotel
Time & Location
21 Chwef 2024, 18:30 GMT
Online + In Person at USW!, Zen Room, University of South Wales, 86-88 Adam St, Cardiff CF24 2FN, UK
Location: Ruthin Craft Centre | Start Date: 6.3.24
Summary:
Adrodd straeon o wely ysbyty. Sut maecreff t yn gallu helpu datrys posau gofal. Has the Doctor Seen This.pdf
Telling tales from a hospital bed. How craft can help unravel the conundrums of care
Artist Call Out - Making Sense, Conwy
Location: Conwy | Start Date: 08/02/2024
Summary:
Expressions of interest from freelance creative practitioners to work across the county of Conwy from February to October 2024.
Rydym yn awyddus i dderbyn Datganiad o Ddiddordeb gan ymarferwyr creadigol llawrydd i weithio ar draws sir Conwy o fis Chwefror tan fis Hydref 2024.
Location: Gwent wide | Start Date: 1/4/24
Summary:
To co-ordinate and deliver music sessions across Gwent in acute psychiatry and community settings. Use a variety of instruments and technology to offer participants musical experiences through group sessions and more person centred work. Manage personal schedule in collaboration with settings.
Denbighshire Leisure Community Grant Scheme - Round 2
Location: Denbighshire | Start Date: 22/01/2024
Summary:
The DLL Community Grants Scheme will enable smaller organisations, like local sports clubs and arts and cultural organisations to apply for funding to support local arts, cultural and creative activities and to support local sports facilities, to host tournaments, develop and grow new teams and leagues.
Location: Denbighshire | Start Date: February 2024
Summary:
We are looking for a project coordinator to work with artists and care homes in Conwy starting in February until the end of October 24
Snakes and Ladders CYP Project Coordinator
Location: Merthyr Tydfil | Start Date: 2024
Summary:
Safer Merthyr Tydfil are excited to be offering the following job opportunity: Snakes and Ladders Children and Young People's Project Coordinator
Sharing Hope Evaluation Tender
Location: Swansea | Start Date: 1st March 2024
Summary:
Evaluator sought for the Swansea Bay University Health Board 'Sharing Hope' programme! March - June 2024. Deadline 1st February.
Artist Call Out - Creu Conwy Cymunedol
Location: Conwy | Start Date: January 2024
Summary:
We are seeking community arts facilitators to support the delivery of Creu Conwy Cymunedol – artist led workshops in a range of community settings.
Find out more here: Community Cymunedol final
Creative Reflective Practice with Alison O'Connor and Jain Boon
Location: Online | Ar Lein | Start Date: 19 Feb - 25 Mar
Summary:
A Space for co-regulation and compassion with Alison O'Connor and Jain Boon.
Lle ar gyfer Cyd-reoleiddio a Thosturi gydag Alison a Jain.
Cefnogaeth Ymarfer Creadigol gyda Cai Tomos
Location: Online | Ar Lein | Start Date: 06 Feb - 12 Mar
Summary:
Lle ar gyfer gwneud, rhannu a chysylltu tyner.
A 1-2-1 space for gentle making, sharing and connecting.
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Location: North Wales | Start Date: January 2024
Summary:
Monthly craft sessions across North Wales to raise awareness of the HIV Strategy
Artist Commission - Space for Birth
Location: Neath Port Talbot Hospital | Start Date: 15/01/2024
Summary:
A commission for a visual artist to enhance the healthcare environment in the Birth Centre at Neath Port Talbot hospital through the co-creation and installation of a wall-based 2D artwork.
Location: South West Wales
Summary:
DreamsID is a collaborative project between Professor Julia Lockheart (UWTSD, Swansea College of Art & Design)& Professor Mark Blagrove (Swansea University Sleep Lab). In 60-90 min Dreams Salons we discuss & paint dreams in staff groups. https://dreamsid.com/gallery-of-dreams-and-artworks.html
Location: Denbighshire | Start Date: april 2024
Summary:
Denbighshire Leisure Limited’s Community Arts team are looking to appoint a number of freelance artists, working across a variety of art forms, to fulfil community arts projects across Denbighshire.
Musical Hospitals Tender Application
Location: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board | Start Date: December 2023
Summary:
Tender Application
Swansea Bay University Health Board invites applications from experienced consultants/ organisations to undertake an evaluation of our ‘Musical Hospitals’ pilot initiative.
We are particularly interested in applications demonstrating an understanding of the complex nature of data gathering within NHS settings, Health Economics and an in-depth knowledge and interest in music/arts in healthcare.
Location: Pontio, Bangor | Start Date: 14.01.24
Summary:
Pontio Bangor, Sunday 14 January 2024, 6-8 p m
Immerse yourself in Paint, Film, Clay, Movement and Sound as we share our unique and exciting project
Location: Conwy | Start Date: December 2023
Summary:
Lead artist call out for Taith - Creative Journeys to Wellbeing. Deadline 1st December
National Lottery Awards for All
Location: Wales | Start Date: 15th November 2023
Summary:
At midday on November 15, 2023 National Lottery Awards for All is changing. https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-wales
Location: Denbighshire | Start Date: December 2023
Summary:
DLL Community Grant Scheme – Denbighshire Leisure Ltd The DLL Community Grants Scheme
Location: On line | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
Applications open (for charities) to apply to Arts for Impact - deadline 15th December Arts For Impact – The Big Give
Tailoring Cultural Offers Diverse Older Users of Social Prescribing
Location: online | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
Call out to organisations to complete an online survey mapping cultural provision for ethnic minority older people.
Nurture Network | Rhydwaith Annog: Skillshare and Wellbeing
Location: The Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly, Wales, CF83 1JL | Start Date: Mon 20 November 2023
Summary:
Be a part of the conversation on how the sector can help you support each other!
Funded by Arts Council of Wales, Sharing Together.
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Dewch i fod yn rhan o'r sgwrs ynghylch sut y gall y sector eich helpu i gefnogi'ch gilydd!
Ariennir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru, Cydrannu.
Location: Llandudno | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
Call out for practitioners and performers for Venue Cymru's Take pART in January 2024.
Location: Llanelli | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
Salary: £22,500 pro rata
Working 22.5 hours a week (0.6 of full-time salary - equivalent to £13,500)
Fixed term to end March 2024
Creative Producer Creu Conwy Destination Signage
Location: Conwy
Summary:
Conwy County Borough Council is inviting tenders from suitably experienced individuals/organisations to develop impactful signage installations that celebrate Welsh language and sense of place.
Patient Representative Role Description
Location: Bronglais Cancer Treatment Unit | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
For Bronglais Public Art Task and Finish Group.
As part of our plans for the development of a new fit for purpose Chemotherapy Day Unit at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth, we are working with Hywel Dda’s Arts & Health Team to integrate public art into the new unit. PatientRepresentativeRoleDescription
Location: Aberystwyth | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
A bespoke series of artworks to create an overall visual identity for the Bronglais Cancer Treatment Unit and to deliver upon the shared vision for the role of artwork in the unit to draw on the beautiful environmentof West Wales to help nurture our patients.
Location: Bronglais Cancer Treatment Unit | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
A monochromatic pattern/motif/design/artwork for use on the glazing of the front door to the new Bronglais Cancer Treatment Unit. Deadline 10th October
LIVE STREAM - WEAVE | GWEHYDDU Arts and Mental Health Conference
Location: Online | Ar Lein | Start Date: 4th October 2023
Summary:
Weave | Gwehyddu - Online | Ar Lein!
Making Digital Art // Creu Celf Ddigidol
Location: Caerwent Roman Town Caerwent NP26 5BA | Start Date: 19th October, 9.30am - 2.30pm
Summary:
The ‘Making Digital Art’ training guides teachers through various methods of using digital software to create artwork.
CREATIVE DANCE CONCEPTS // CYSYNIADAU DAWNS GREADIGOL
Location: Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West Queensferry CH5 1SA | Start Date: 11th October, 12:30 - 4:30pm
Summary:
Sharing Eleni’s creative dance methodology arming you with practical and instantly usable concepts and ideas that can be easily adapted.
Music & Movement // Symudiad a Cherddoriaeth
Location: Beics Antur Caernarfon LL55 1RN | Start Date: 04th October, 9.30am - 4pm
Summary:
This practical workshop will interweave music and movement to help children learn, develop and thrive.
COMMUNITY PRODUCTION WELLBEING FACILITATOR / HWYLUSYDD LLES CYNHYRCHIAD CYMUNEDOL
Location: Sherman Theatre, Cardiff | Start Date: Mid July
Summary:
We require a Wellbeing Facilitator to deliver a programme of workshops and act as support to our community participants during July and August. Rydym yn chwilio am Hwylusydd Lles i gyflwyno rhaglen o weithdai a chynnig cymorth i’n cyfranogwyr cymunedol yn ystod Gorffennaf ac Awst.
Location: Porthi Dre, Caernarfon | Start Date: 11th July 2023
Summary:
Imagining, creating and living more
A creative project that offers a safe space for women over 18 years old to promote wellbeing through the Welsh Language at Porthi Dre, Caernarfon with Sioned Medi Evans and Iola Ynyr.
Location: Wales | Start Date: June 2023
Summary:
2 x ACW Development Officers - deadline 21st June. Full time fixed term until March 2025
Location: Wales | Start Date: 19/05/2023
Summary:
Get on track with Drum Runners > We are looking for Creatives who want to develop a live and online community. Are you ready to build new futures? https://www.drumrunners.org/creative-stage.html
Go & See Micro Grants for Arts, Health & Wellbeing Practitioners 2023
Location: Wales | Start Date: 16/5/2022
Summary:
Go & See Micro Grants available for artists and professionals working in the Arts, Health & Wellbeing sector
Grantiau Micro Mynd i Weld ar gyfer Ymarferwyr Celfyddydau, Iechyd a Lles
Location: Wales | Start Date: 1 May 2023
Summary:
Gwanwyn is a month-long national festival held across Wales in May each year, showcasing creativity in older age. Since 2007, Gwanwyn has worked with artists and organisations of all sizes to promote a wide range of arts activities, from stand-up to stitching, from Bollywood to book clubs.
PROJECT MANAGER - COMMUNITY & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Location: South Wales | Start Date: June 2023
Summary:
By doing things differently, we make a difference. We are looking for someone to engage participants with our services, to forge relationships with partner organisations & to grow our external stakeholder relations so that we use every opportunity we can to increase our presence in our communities.
Literature Wales Poetry and Writing for Well-being course
Location: Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre | Start Date: 15/05/2023
Summary:
Tutors: clare e. potter & Jill Teague Guest Reader: Patrick Jones 15-19 May 2023 How can writing and reading help our health and well-being? Poetry and words can help us explore our feelings, and communicate our deepest thoughts. https://www.tynewydd.wales/course/poetry-and-writing-for-well-bein
Location: From home | Start Date: 24/4/2023
Summary:
WAHWN is seeking an experienced and motivated Wales based freelance Programmes Support Coordinator, 2 days per week, to support coordination and facilitation of a number of national programmes and events.
Mae WAHWN yn awyddus i benodi Cydgysylltydd Cymorth i Brosiectau profiadol a brwdfrydig yng Nghymru; bydd yn gweithio’n llawrydd am ddau ddiwrnod yr wythnos i hyrwyddo’r gwaith o gydgysylltu a hwyluso nifer o raglenni a digwyddiadau cenedlaethol.
Vacancy - Arts in Health Coordinator
Location: South East Wales | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
Velindre NHS Trust are looking to recruit their first Arts in Health Coordinator https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Velindre_University_NHS_Trust/Arts_Health/Arts_Health-v4883774
Arts in Health Project Officer
Location: ABUHB | Start Date: 2023
Summary:
The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting for a talented, experienced and enthusiastic Arts in Health Project Officer to work closely with the Arts Development Manager and wider team to plan and deliver the Health Board’s Arts In Health strategy and partnership projects including Arts & Minds (ACW/Baring Foundation)
Reflective Journal Sessions with Jane Willis
Location: On line | Start Date: 13th February 2023
Summary:
Reflective Journal workshops introduce you to a range of ways into reflective, expressive and creative writing. Each month you will unpack and experiment with a different way into writing. Contact Jane@janewillis.co.uk
A Dose of Art - Artist Call Out
Location: Hywel Dda UHB
Summary:
Hywel Dda University Health Board (HdUHB) wishes to commission an artist to create a bespoke piece of art that honours the incredible efforts of healthcare staff
and volunteers working right across the Hywel Dda region
Go & See Micro Grants for Arts, Health & Wellbeing Practitioners
Location: Wales | Start Date: 22/11/2022
Summary:
NEW Go & See Micro Grants available for artists and professionals working in the Arts, Health & Wellbeing sector
NEWYDD Grantiau Micro Mynd i Weld ar gyfer Ymarferwyr Celfyddydau, Iechyd a Lles
Impact of Arts on Mental Health Training Day
Location: Woodlands Field Limited, Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Pontypool, NP4 8BU | Start Date: 08th November 2022
Summary:
Inside Out Cymru invite you to join us for a morning of activities, discussions and networking to gain insight into the impact of the arts on mental health and wellbeing. Leave equipped with the information, resources and confidence you need to implement the arts at home or at work.
Call out for artists, photographers and writers
Location: Velindre Cardiff | Start Date: November 2022
Summary:
'Moving House' is a Velindre University NHS Trust project that will record the transition of staff and facilities from the old Velindre Hospital to the new site. It's a project to record and celebrate the people, stories and buildings of Velindre Cancer Centre.
Artist call out for digital content for Public Health Wales
Location: Wales | Start Date: 21/09/22
Summary:
Artists call-out for digital content: Could your creativity help spark a national conversation around wellbeing?
Artist Opportunities at Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital, Health & Wellbeing Project, Machynlleth
Location: Machynlleth
Summary:
Faith, Hope, Love
The project represents a Welsh Government investment of £15M for the reconfiguration of Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital work started in March 2021 with a planned opening of the facility in early 2023
As a result of this investment, three specific projects have been identified.
Inside Out Cymru are looking for Experienced and Emerging Arts Facilitators
Location: Gwent | Start Date: 25/08/2022
Summary:
We are calling on artists, particularly in Art and Craft, Singing and Creative Writing, to facilitate our workshops in a safe and friendly environment. Our artists help break down barriers to opportunities and encourage access to all. These workshops will be at beginner and mixed-level ability.
UCL online roundtable discussion
Location: online | Start Date: 31st August 2022
Summary:
Are you currently managing an arts and health or social prescribing project? Do you have ideas about how academic researchers can support you better in your role? If so, please consider applying to take part in our roundtable.
ADO Arts Council Wales (Arts and Health)
Location: Wales | Start Date: deadline 7th July
Summary:
Arts Development Officer (Arts and Health) for Arts Council Wales https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities/development-officer Fixed term, until 31 March 2025
Location: Wales
Summary:
Team Co-ordinator (arts, health & wellbeing) role at Arts Council Wales deadline 7th July 2022
Calling on artists to register with Inside Out Cymru
Location: Gwent | Start Date: Deadline: 30th June
Summary:
Inside Out Cymru is looking to add artists interested in leading participatory, wellbeing workshops across Gwent (including hospital-based workshops in mental health wards) to their database, so they can be contacted directly if any opportunities to work with Inside Out Cymru become available.
Senior Project Manager roles Live Music Now Wales
Location: Wales
Summary:
Live Music Now Wales is recruiting for two Senior Project Manager posts; one to lead on work in Adult Social Care and Healthcare settings and the other to lead on work with Children and Young People with a focus on disabled children and young people and those with additional learning needs.
Artist call out for digital content
Location: On line | Start Date: Deadline 31st May
Summary:
Artist call out for digital content for Arts Council Wales Cultural Cwtsh to support the wellbeing of healthcare workforce in Wales. Deadline 31st May
Location: online
Summary:
First in a series of Lunch Bites - Monday 16th May Mindful Photography - A conversation with Dr Rachel Sumner (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Ruth Davey (Look Again)
Freelance Artist Call Out for Sharing Hope Project
Location: Swansea | Start Date: May 2022
Summary:
Swansea Bay University Health Board call out for a freelance artist for Sharing Hope - using arts and creativity to engage with staff groups across Swansea Bay Health Board. To facilitate safe conversations and sharing of experiences, which is vital in supporting staff as part of their emotional and mental wellbeing.
HARBWR Programme call out for artist facilitators
Location: Swansea and Neath Port Talbot | Start Date: April 2022
Summary:
Call out for artists for Swansea Bay UHB HARBWR Arts on Prescription programme. Deadline 30 March 2022.
Arts in Health Coordinator for Swansea Bay UHB
Summary:
Deadline 22nd March.
The main purpose of the role is to promote and encourage the use of the arts across SBUHB to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our patients and service users, their families and our staff.
The post holder will work with services across the organisation to develop, embed and implement an Arts Strategy and associated annual improvement plan.
MA Arts Practice Arts Health & Wellbeing USW Open for applications
Location: USW | Start Date: September 2022
Summary:
MA Arts Practice (Arts, Health and Wellbeing) course at the University of South Wales open for applications for September 2022. https://www.uswmaartspracticeartshealthandwellbeing.com/
Location: Pembrokeshire | Start Date: April 2022
Summary:
SPAN Arts is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Community Producer. You must be excellent at connecting people and making things happen. As part of our team you will work with our community, artists and volunteers to build a creative programme of engagement for the people of west Wales.
Arts & Health Coordinator for Betsi Cadwaladr UHB
Location: BCUHB
Summary:
Part time fixed term (36 month) role - Arts & Health Coordinator for Betsi Cadwaladr UHB Band 7
Call Out for Artists Designers & Illustrators
Location: Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport | Start Date: Commission to be complete by 8th March 2022
Summary:
Deadline: 12pm Thurs 3rd Feb The ABUHB Day Unit also acts as a Paediatric Day Unit, and they are in the process of making the environment more child friendly and have introduced some sensory activities and now wish to add some colourful and interactive artwork to the ward.
Research and Communications Assistant with Dr Daisy Fancourt UCL
Summary:
Deadline 15th February for applications for Research and Communications Assistant to support the administration and communications activities for a large portfolio of research grants on social, cultural, and community engagement and health (with a strong focus on social prescribing), as well as coordinate activities for the new World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Arts & Health.
Visual Artist Call out for Breathing Space, Tanio Programme
Start Date: February 2022
Summary:
Breathing Space Porthcawl is one of five weekly groups run and facilitated by Tanio to use creativity to engage and improve the lives of people who are lonely and isolated, who suffer from anxiety and depression, have lost a loved one, and/or struggle with physical and mental health problems.
Artist Commission Aneurin Bevan UHB
Location: Aneurin Bevan UHB region
Summary:
A Commission to make a series of original work to enhance the staff and patient areas of the newly located Clinical Research Centre (B5) Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport.
Programme Manager for Lullaby Project
Summary:
The Lullaby Project is an initiative of Carnegie Hall, New York being delivered by Live Music Now in Wales. Over the course of 6-8 sessions families are invited to create and sing personal lullabies for their babies with the help of our professional musicians. Songs are recorded and celebrated with a performance at the end of the project. The project seeks to promote maternal health, child development and parent-child attachment. Read here for more information on the project: www.livemusicnow.org.uk/lullaby-project. Deadline 17th January
Artist Commission Call Out for SBUHB Commemorative Project
Location: Swansea
Summary:
Swansea Bay University Health Board is calling for applications from experienced artist/s to design and realise unique, external interventions on a number of hospital sites. Deadline Monday 17th January 2022.
Location: On line | Start Date: December 2021
Summary:
Invitation from University of South Wales Researchers to participate in an exploratory research project relating to social prescribing for ‘Art on Prescription’.
You would be engaged in three separate online activities over the next 9 weeks. The study is using a software called Group Wisdom which involves a brainstorming exercise, followed by grouping and rating activities all related to Arts on Prescription. Each activity will last no more than 20-30 minutes and you can start and come back to the activity when you have some free time.
Maternal Wellbeing Workshops Maternal Journal
Location: Caerphilly | Start Date: 5.1.22
Summary:
Maternal Journal is a global movement working towards bettering maternal mental health. Through response to prompts given,those who identify as being, or having been in a maternal role within their lives can come along, create, connect and develop their confidence. No creative experience necessary.
Artists Wellbeing Programme Winter 2021 | Rhaglen Llesiant Artistiaid Gaeaf 2021
Summary:
How Ya Doing? Artists Wellbeing Programme Winter 2021 | Sut Mae'n Mynd? Rhaglen Llesiant Artistiaid Gaeaf 2021
Art Boost - Expression of Interest - Hywel Dda University Health Board (HdUHB)
Location: South West Wales | Start Date: January 2022
Summary:
Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting expressions of interest from arts organisations to develop and deliver Art Boost; a 1 year pilot arts in mental health programme for children and young people living with eating disorders, self-injuring behaviours, low mood and/or suicidal feelings.
Call out to artists for digital content for Cultural Cwtch
Start Date: October 2021
Summary:
ACW is looking to commission a range of new creative content by different artists and creative practitioners for the Creative Cwtsh. Designed to support our colleagues who work within the NHS and Social Care across Wales, the Creative Cwtsh is an online collection of resources that aims to use the restorative power of the arts to support the wellbeing of those who care for us. https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities/artists-call-out-for-digital-content https://arts.wales/cy/newyddion-swyddi-chyfleoedd/galw-am-gynnwys-digidol-gan-artistiaid
Deadline 12th November
Location: Porthcawl | Start Date: 27th October 2021
Summary:
Tanio are looking for a Wellbeing Assistant to help our 'Breathing Space' Porthcawl creative arts group develop further, and to become an integral part of the delivery of these weekly sessions.
Evaluator - How Ya Doing? Sut Mae'n Mynd?
Location: Remote | Start Date: 5/11/2021
Summary:
WAHWN is seeking to appoint an evaluator for its new How Ya Doing? Artist Well-being programme, funded by the Arts Council of Wales. How Ya Doing? November 2021 – May 2022.
Mae WAHWN yn dymuno penodi gwerthuswr i’w raglen Llesiant Artistiaid newydd, Sut Mae’n Mynd? a gyllidir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru. Sut Mae’n Mynd? Tachwedd 2021 – Mai 2022.
Invitation to Tender Arts and Health Evaluator for WNO Long Covid Programme
Location: Wales/Online | Start Date: November 2021 - Date TBA
Summary:
Welsh National Opera is seeking tenders from suitably qualified individuals or organisations to conduct an evaluation of the Long Covid programme from the outset.
Wales Wide Training Programme Dance
Location: online
Summary:
Lisa Dowler, Small Things Dance Collective, Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Lisa will give an overview of Small Things’ work at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital over the last 15 years. This includes one-to-one somatic dance sessions, research and performance projects, from large scale public performance to intimate bespoke bedside performance. Booking essential
Location: Online | Start Date: Monday 20 September 2021
Summary:
Weekly get together for anyone who is blind or partially sighted to discuss their passion for art. We use Teams but can dial people in on their mobiles/landlines if needed. Starts 11am every Monday. Contact eleanor.rothwell@rnib.org.uk or call 07702821915 for more info
ACW Call Out for arts and health related video content
Location: Wales | Start Date: 06-09-2021
Summary:
ACW call out for video content to raise the profile of the impact of the arts on health and wellbeing. Rough edits and unfinished work is acceptable, as well as finished pieces. Contact Amy Fleming artsandhealth@arts.wales for more information
Programme Manager Artist Wellbeing Programme
Location: Wales | Start Date: September 2021
Summary:
Call out for an experienced and highly motivated Programme Manager for a new artist wellbeing programme 'How Ya Doing? Sut Mae'n Mynd?' Deadline 10th September
Location: Wales | Start Date: 24-08-2021
Summary:
Would you like to work with us on key projects to shape the arts in Wales through paid opportunities as an Arts Council of Wales Associate?
National Centre for Creative Health Research and Policy Manager
Location: Home and London | Start Date: September 2021
Summary:
Deadline 17th September. The National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH) has an opportunity for a full-time Research and Policy Manager to contribute to all of the NCCH’s activities and programmes.
Activities Coordinator New Horizons Mental Health Charity
Location: Wales
Summary:
New Horizons Mental Health is looking to recruit an Activity Coordinator. In order to help increase the levels of confidence and self esteem of New Horizons’ service users and volunteers the post holder will work with the students, service users, volunteers and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager to coordinate outdoor & indoor activities, learning new skills & training plus accessing volunteering opportunities at New Horizons and within the wider community.
Summary:
Call out for creative practitioners and collectives in Hafren Forest and Brecon, Powys https://articulture-wales.co.uk/artscape-open-call-for-artists-creative-practitioners-collectives-hafren-forest-powys/
Contact Lucy A'Bear for more information lucy.abear@powys.gov.uk
Call out for Artists in support of LGBTQ+ Pride
Location: Cardiff & Vale UHB | Start Date: 22-07-21
Summary:
The Arts for Health and Wellbeing team, part of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, are looking to commission artists to create artwork, around the themes of Identity, Inclusion and Creativity for exhibiting within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board estate.
Artist callout HARBWR Arts on Prescription
Location: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot | Start Date: August 2021
Summary:
Callout for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot artists to lead participatory arts workshops for HARBWR - Arts on Prescription. Galwad am artistiaid Abertawe a Castell-nedd Port Talbot i arwain gweithdai celfyddydau cyfranogol ar gyfer HARBWR - Celf ar Bresgripsiwn.
Start Date: 5th October 2021
Summary:
Join Jane Willis Director of Willis Newson, and writer and counsellor Rachel Hawkins-Crockford, for a four-day writing retreat in a beautiful rural setting offering a creative and reflective space for those in the arts and health sector to rest, restore and reconnect with themselves and others.
Location: Powys | Start Date: July 2021
Summary:
Deadline 12th July. Powys Teaching Health Board are seeking a FABULOUS highly self-motivated, efficient and organised Project Coordinator with an interest & experience in the field of arts & health. July 2021 - September 2022
Start Date: 22-06-21
Summary:
Call out for a 'brave and open-minded' artist for the Theatr Genedlaethol Cymnru 'Ar y Dibyn' project. Deadline 24th June
Arts Coordinator Hywel Dda Health Board
Summary:
Applications invited for the new Arts in Health Coordinator post at Hywel Dda University. Deadline 21st June. https://hduhb.nhs.wales/jobs/?_ts=1#!/job/v3180933
Start Date: 08-06-21
Summary:
https://healthcharity.wales/events/creative-cuppa-2021/ The Creative Cuppa has launched to celebrate the amazing work of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board staff and to raise funds to continue to support them with creative opportunities, experiences and environments in the workplace. The event encourages supporters to improve wellbeing by taking the time to be creative, enjoying a cuppa together, whilst raising money for the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme.
GARTH Arts and Health Evaluator Call Out
Start Date: 27.05.21
Summary:
GARTH (Gwent Arts in Health) are looking for an arts and health evaluator for their HARP Nourish programme.
Spotlight on Community Arts - Exploring the Value of the Arts on the Wellbeing of Communities
Location: Online Event (to book through Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3etQnG0 ) | Start Date: 20 May 2021
Summary:
Join Together for Change for its 2nd Forum: Spotlight on Community Arts - which will be on exploring the value of the arts on the wellbeing of communities. The event is for communities, third-, public- and private-sector arts professionals, researchers, practitioners, planners and managers.
Cultural Cwtch Digital Content Call Out
Location: On line | Start Date: 11th May 2021
Summary:
Cultural Cwtch
The ACW Cultural Cwtch team are looking for a range of digital content that might work or could be adapted for an online suite of resources to support the wellbeing of the NHS and Social Care workforce.
If you would like to showcase your work to the team through sharing content and saying how it would help the wellbeing of the healthcare workforce then please contact Aled Jones aled.jones@arts.wales
Miscarriage and Wellbeing Project Call Out for Artists
Summary:
Curator Space are looking for artworks that function as ‘performative rituals’ for visualizing loss. They might be performances that provide a sense of action and agency in the face of loss, or objects that enact / represent a memorial. Submissions could be, but are not limited to: an action, an instruction, an object (artist-made or DIY), a ritual (eg. lighting a candle that is shared online or scattering petals), and participatory actions / creative tasks. Deadline for submissions 23rd March.
Project Manager for Cultural Cwtch
Summary:
Invitation to Tender: Project Manager – Cultural Cwtch
Closing date: 18/03/2021
Arts Council Wales are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage the development of a new website to support the wellbeing of NHS and Social Care staff through the arts.
Cultural Cwtch Website Design and Development Opportunity
Summary:
Invitation to Tender: Website Design and Development “Cultural Cwtch” - a website hosting a bespoke suite of online arts resources to support the wellbeing of NHS and Social Care Staff. Closing date 18th March 2021.
Film maker digital media creative With Joy my Soul Sings
Location: South Wales | Start Date: March 2021
Summary:
We're looking for someone creative and dynamic to join us to create a 8-10 minute film celebrating the joy of song and to celebrate the work of the charity in an artistic and uplifting way.
Location: Llandrindod Wells Powys | Start Date: Spring 2021
Summary:
Celf o Gwmpas are looking for a poet or wordsmith who will inspire the people of Llandrindod Wells to describe their town.
Age Cymru Reflection on Lockdown Storytelling
Location: On line | Start Date: 2nd February 2021
Summary:
A friendly Zoom get-together for the over 50’s where you can learn more about creative writing and story-telling and develop your existing skills. You can dip into one of the sessions, or join us throughout the month to develop your writing. https://www.gwanwyn.org.uk/reflection-on-lockdown-storytelling-project-february-workshops-myfyrio-ar-brosiect-adrodd-straeon-y-cyfnod-clo-gweithdai-mis-chwefror/
Adrodd Straeon Digidol ar gyfer Iechyd
Location: Amgueddfa'r Glannau, Abertawe | Start Date: 17-19 Mehefin 2021
Summary:
Rydyn ni’n chwilio am hyd at 30 o bobl - sef ymarferwyr a meddylwyr - i ymuno â ni am ddeuddydd o sgwrsio yn Abertawe ym mis Mehefin 2021.
Digital Gathering Storytelling for Health 2021
Location: Waterfront Museum, Swansea | Start Date: 17th June 2021
Summary:
Call out to practitioners and thinkers. We are looking for up to 30 people – practitioners and thinkers to join us for two days of conversation in Swansea in June 2021 – everyone who comes to the gathering will be a presenter and the sessions will be filmed to create an online event for a wider community in the Autumn.
Project Manager for Online Resources for NHS Staff
Location: Wales | Start Date: 1st February 2021
Summary:
Arts Council Wales have issued an Invitation to Tender for an experienced Project Manager role to develop an online resource for NHS staff. Deadline 19th January 2021.
Call out for artists and arts organisations
Summary:
Expressions of interest sought from artists and arts organisations for the HARP (Health Arts Research People) programme. Deadline 11th January
Dance Movement Psychotherapy in Wales New Directions
Location: Online | Start Date: 21st November 2020 at 10:00 – 11:30 GMT
Summary:
Join us for a relaxed morning of experiential introductions to Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) and a discussion for new directions, developments and connections in dance and movement for wellbeing and therapeutic practices.
Unlocking the Poetry Poetic transcription with hospital staff
Location: On line | Start Date: October to December
Summary:
A creative project aimed at hospital staff - offering a safe space to share your experiences and story of working during the COVID 19 crisis. Your story will be re-created into poetry and shared back to you.
Artist or Arts Therapist for Creative Arts Workshop for NHS Staff affected by Covid-19
Location: Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot | Start Date: Creative Arts Workshop date TBC
Summary:
An interesting opportunity to run a Creative Arts Workshop with a group of staff members who have been affected by their work treating patients with Covid 19 and staff members who may also have sadly lots loved ones and colleagues during the pandemic.
Hip Hop for Better Mental Health Evening
Location: Online | Start Date: 29/10/2020
Summary:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/122616271569
Join us for the Hip Hop for Better Mental Health Evening, which will feature rappers, dj Jam Fu, beatboxers, graf' artists and breakers coming together to share their Hip Hop art form.
Literature Wales artist opportunities
Location: Wales
Summary:
Call out for artists, film makers and writers for a Literature Wales and Newport Mind project 'Piece by Piece' focusing on young people and mental health
Location: Cardiff & Vale UHB
Summary:
Cardiff & Vale UHB call out for artwork in response to Black Lives Matter
Summary:
Here Now Yma Nawr is a creative exploration of Presence in relation to lockdown, specifically exploring people's experiences of birth and death during this period. Dr Tracy Breathnach Evans has issued a call out for participants. Deadline 27th August.
ACW Widening Participation Stakeholder Conversations
Location: Wales | Start Date: Deadline 17th July 2020
Summary:
To deliver a series of stakeholder conversations about widening creative and cultural engagement with communities across Wales.
Baring Foundation - Arts & Mental Health Funding
Location: UK | Start Date: Deadline 18th August
Summary:
The Baring Foundation have just opened their new arts and mental health funding programme inviting applications from UK arts organisations who are specifically working with people with mental health conditions.
Location: ArtLift Gloucestershire | Start Date: Deadline 17th July
Summary:
ArtLift are recruiting a freelance Programme Assistant
Artist opportunities x 4 Clwb Digi Cares
Location: Span Arts, Pembrokeshire | Start Date: Deadline 5th July
Summary:
An open Call-out to Professional Artists working in any art form to design and deliver a participatory intergenerational digital arts and well-being project.
Welsh NHS Confederation Briefing Paper May 2020
Location: Wales | Start Date: 18th May 2020
Summary: "How the arts are supporting the Welsh health and social care response to Covid-19" https://www.nhsconfed.org/resources/2020/05/how-the-arts-are-supporting-the-welsh-health-and-social-care-response-to-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR1QngYAb-iCuAk6Gaym9isdHPf4J1x5GqBAxXNW-4_bd_RgZRfWMdrxQbs
Webinar Shining a Light on Creative Practices in the time of Covid-19
Location: UK | Start Date: 18th May 2020 11am - 12.30
Summary: WAHWN and other UK arts and health networks come together for a panel discussion focusing on how creative practitioners have adapted their practice during this time of constraint. Free but booking essential via Eventbrite link below. Event hosted by AHSW
Location: Wales | Start Date: May 2020
Summary: The deadline for completing the WAHWN/CHWA survey has been extended to 22nd May. Its now available in both English and Welsh. https://forms.gle/zuXmcWQDzkrGKac (English) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7ASgcSTddF-1xL4yr1BBGSva1TaM1nkxIcaU7RTvvjRMr-Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1 (Welsh)
Location: Wales | Start Date: April 2020
Summary: The Public Health Network Cymru latest e-bulletin featuring the work of several WAHWN members who are responding creatively to the Covid-19 crisis
Location: Aneurin Bevan UHB | Start Date: May 2020
Summary: Tŷ Cerdd – Music Centre Wales and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are announcing an Arts and Health partnership ahead of the opening of the Health Board’s new Grange University Hospital
Location: Wales | Start Date: Immediate
Summary: Y Lab HARP Covid-19 Sprint Challenge. Call out for up to 10 arts and health professionals to work together in response to the crisis. https://ylab.wales/HARPsprint
Location: Wales | Start Date: 22nd April 2010
Summary: Nesta are supporting WAHWN and other UK arts and health networks through a survey, to build a picture of the sector to ensure we are able to hone our support effectively and advocate for this important area of work, both now and beyond the pandemic. LINK TO SURVEY: https://forms.gle/zuXmcWQDzkrGKac
Location: Wales | Start Date: Immediate
Summary: ACW Resilience Fund (£7m) is now open to artists and arts organisations. https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities/arts-council-wales-announces-resilience-fund-for-arts-wales
Welsh NHS Confederation Briefing Paper Call Out
Location: Wales | Start Date: 16th April 2020
Summary: The Welsh NHS Confederation Briefing Paper will be published in May. It will focus on how the arts sector is adapting its work to support health and well-being during the Covid-19 crisis. Please get in touch with Angela info@wahwn.cymru if you want to share something for inclusion.
UN Global Call out to Creatives
Location: Everywhere | Start Date: Immediate
Summary: UN are calling for creative ideas to get vital messages across to people across the world in response to COVID-19. The deadline is in 7 days from today (2nd April 2020)
Research Commission Arts On Prescription Pilot
Location: Gwynedd | Start Date: April 2020
Summary: Gwynedd Community Arts - Arts on Prescription Research Commission for pilot April 2020 - March 2021 - £15,600 Freelance opportunity.
Location: Swansea Bay UHB | Start Date: Deadline 5th March 2020
Summary: Swansea Bay UHB are seeking to appoint an Arts professional to develop an Arts on Referral programme for Swansea Bay Health Board. The post will be for 10 hours per week for 2 years (the contract will be renewed on an annual basis as funding is received from Arts Council Wales).
Imagine Colwyn Bay Artist call out
Location: Conwy | Start Date: March 2020
Summary: Call out for 2 artists to co-produce reminiscence collections in healthcare and community settings March - October 2020.
cARTrefu training and sharing for artists
Location: Eirianfa Community Centre, Denbigh | Start Date: 19th March 2020
Summary: Free workshop for creative practitioners - sharing best practice for artists interested in learning about the cARTrefu model and delivery of workshops in care homes
Writing pain - artist call out
Location: Wales | Start Date: 2020
Summary: Opportunity for a PhD student - Writing Pain is partnership between Powys Teaching Health Board, Aberystwyth Arts Centre and the Reading Centre for Cognitive Research.
Amazing Opportunity in Arts Health and Wellbeing
Location: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | Start Date: Now
Summary: Supported by the Arts Council of Wales capacity-building funding ABUHB are looking for an Arts and Health Project Officer to develop and support one of our creative programmes:
Location: Swansea Bay University Health Board | Start Date: 11th December 2019
Summary: Music in Health Facilitator Job at Swansea Bay University Health Board
Location: Bangor | Start Date: February 2020
Summary: Arts in Care Settings: Embedding the cARTrefu Approach in the Social Care Sector Bangor University, School of Health Sciences Project ID: BUK2199 Annual Stipend: £11,586 Application Deadline: 25th November 2019 We are seeking a highly capable and motivated graduate for this exciting oppor
Arts in care homes and social care
Location: Wales | Start Date: 30th October 2019
Summary: Call out for case studies and film footage of any arts in care homes or social care - all art forms, children and adults
USW Music Therapy and Autism Conference
Location: University of South Wales, Newport City Campus, NP20 2BP | Start Date: Saturday 16th November 2019
Summary: We invite you to join us for an informative day of paper presentations from experienced colleagues, and poster presentations from USW students and recent graduates to explore a range of perspectives on how we work with autistic people in music therapy.
PAVO Social Value Development Fund
Location: Powys | Start Date: Immediate
Summary: A new PAVO Social Value Development Fund has opened. There is £128,000 available between now and the end of March 2020 and a further £175,000 available between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2020. Organisations of any size are welcome to apply and community groups.
Call out for Director for new agency supporting creative ageing
Location: Everywhere | Start Date: Immediate
Summary: The Baring Foundation is pleased to announce funding for a new sector support body for the creative ageing field has been awarded to a partnership led by Manchester Museums.
Arts and Health Programme Manager
Location: Cardiff | Start Date: Deadline 16th October
Summary: Programme Manager, Arts and Health YLab, Nesta deadline 16th October 2019 Cardiff, Wales - to deliver an innovation programme that embeds Arts into the Health and Care system in Wales
Welsh NHS Confederation Briefing Paper September 2019
Location: Wales | Start Date: September 2019
Summary: The latest Welsh NHS Confederation briefing paper focusing on the benefits of dance to health with case studies from WAHWN members
Gwanwyn Festival 2019: Gwanwyn Community Grant Scheme
Location: Wales | Start Date: 01.10.19
Summary: Gwanwyn is a month-long national festival held across Wales in May each year celebrating creativity in older age. Gwanwyn operates a Community Grant Scheme to assist organisations that wish to participate in the festival.
Mid Wales WAHWN Network meeting
Location: Peak Crickhowell Powys | Start Date: 12th March 2020
Summary: WAHWN Network meeting in partnership with Artworks Cymru. An opportunity for WAHWN members to come together, share and network and hear about sector updates. Free but booking essential info@wahwn.cymru
Location: The Atrium, University of South Wales, Cardiff | Start Date: 26th February 2020
Summary: Do you want to be able to articulate, advocate for and improve the quality of your work? If you are working in the field of arts, health and wellbeing and want to develop a clearer understanding of what ‘excellent’ means in relation to the quality of your work, this workshop is for you.
Location: Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Swansea | Start Date: 30th January 2020
Summary: Led by Jane Willis, Willis Newson, this interactive workshop will look at ways in which we can better harness creativity in order to generate appropriate, relevant, rich and meaningful evaluations.
Social Prescribing and the Arts
Location: Celf o Gwmpas Llandridnod Wells | Start Date: 15th January 2020
Summary: A workshop led by Jane Willis of Willis Newson focusing on how Social Prescribing and Arts on Prescription fit within wider health and care policy including NHS Wales’ A Healthier Wales: Our Plan for Health and Social Care.
Location: Tŷ Newydd, Llanystumdwy, Cricieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0LW | Start Date: 14 October 2019
Summary: This course will explore how creative writing and reading can assist the healing process. We will experience first-hand the power of personal writing and use this to explore how we can help others. https://www.tynewydd.wales/course/writing-to-heal/
Case Study Evaluation Writing Training Workshop
Location: Ty Pawb, Wrexham | Start Date: 10th October 2019
Summary: A full day case study training event led by Jane Willis of Willis Newson, supporting colleagues to write robust and credible arts and health case studies. The training runs from 10am - 4pm at Ty Pawb, Wrexham. It is free, but limited to 20 participants.
Research Fellow, Arts and Health, Y Lab
Location: Cardiff | Start Date: to be confirmed
Summary: Research Fellow, Arts and Health, Y Lab Cardiff University School of Social Sciences is looking to recruit a Research Fellow, Arts and Health to work in the Y Lab research centre that is located within the School. Deadline 19th August.
Social Value Training Workshops
Location: Big Pit and Bangor University | Start Date: 11th September and 2nd October
Summary: WAHWN is working with the Bangor University Social Value Hub to deliver Social Value workshops in Bangor and Torfaen. Learn how to measure the social, environment and cost value of your arts and health interventions
Location: Oriel Davies, Newtown | Start Date: July 20th 2019
Summary: Dragons for sale! Disabled-led inclusive art group Celf-Able are holding a fundraising event, with a 'secret art sale' of postcards in sealed envelopes, original artworks in a lucky squares raffle, and dragon pictures for sale. You could pick up a piece of original art for as little as £5!
Rubicon Dance Summer CDP programme
Location: Cardiff | Start Date: 17th July 2019
Summary: Rubicon Dance Summer CPD Programme - People in Recovery from Addiction; Dance for Dementia and Working with Young People
Location: Cardiff | Start Date: Thursday 27 June
Summary: A great opportunity to pick up some fantastic Welsh art at bargain prices! Please come to the Kooywood Gallery in Museum Place on Thursday 27 June at 6.30 pm for a 7pm start. Free entry - and you get a free glass of fizz or arrival. Booking details at https://mihc.org.uk/event/art-auction/
Location: Cwm Taf University Health Board | Start Date: Deadline 20th June
Summary: Part time Arts and Health Coordinator role with Cwm Taf Health Board - deadline 20th June 2019 http://jobs.cwmtafuhb.wales.nhs.uk/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Abercynon/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Arts_Health/Arts_Health-v1744878?_ts=1
Call out for Wales based Galleries to host Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Awards
Location: Wales | Start Date: Deadline 6th June
Summary: Call out for applications from venues to host the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award, Artist Commission 2020. Galleries, museums and visual arts venues throughout the United Kingdom are invited to submit proposals to host the Award, worth £15,000.
NESTA How can the arts help keep people healthy and well in Wales? Conversation Workshops
Location: pan Wales | Start Date: June 2019
Summary: NESTA workshop conversations on arts and health as part of their wider arts and health programme in partnership with Arts Council of Wales and Cardiff University https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/y-lab-13007087697 and an invite to complete the NESTA arts and health survey https://app.doopol
Programme Manager Arts & Health NESTA
Location: Cardiff | Start Date: May 2019
Summary: A fixed term contract opportunity for a Programme Manager Arts & Health with NESTA based in Cardiff https://www.nesta.org.uk/jobs/programme-manager-arts-and-health/
Call Out For Case Studies - Dance for Health
Location: Wales | Start Date: May 2019
Summary: WAHWN has a call out for case studies in advance of Cross Party Group on Arts and Health meetings. The July meeting will focus on Dance for Health and falls prevention and September will focus on arts in care homes.
Cynon Valley Singing for Lung Health Group
Location: Abercynon Community Centre Station Rd. Abercynon Mountain Ash CF45 4TA | Start Date: Every Wednesday 11am-12pm
Summary: This is a Singing group for people living with chronic obstructive or restrictive respiritory disease. Research is showing that singing aids a return to optimum breathing capacity for those with respiritory conditions. THIS IS NOT ABOUT BECOMING A GREAT SINGER..YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE ABLE TO SING!!
Public Health Wales Roadshows - Creative Connections
Location: Wales | Start Date: 21st May - 14th June 2019
Summary: Public Health Wales in partnership with Arts Council of Wales - 5 roadshows across Wales showcasing local and national work on arts, health and well-being
Location: St Peter's Church, Cockett Road, Swansea | Start Date: Monday 13th May 2019
Summary: 10 week art course and social time for carers, run by Tina Grant of Art Break.
Age of Creativity - Roaming Provocateurs Wanted
Location: Oxford | Start Date: 2nd May 2019
Summary: The Age of Creativity Headline Conference are seeking two creative professionals from different artistic specialisms to respond and reflect to discussions on the day. There is a £400 inclusive fee available.
NETWORK CO-ORDINATOR FUSION PROGRAMME
Location: Cwmbran-Torfaen | Start Date: Immediately
Summary: To develop and coordinate the Torfaen/Caerphilly Fusion Network across both counties; ensuring outcomes for families and individuals are improved through innovative arts, cultural and heritage engagement that aligns with Welsh Governments’ tackling poverty through Building Resilient Communities.
Register your art programmes with older people
Location: Wales | Start Date: 2nd April 2019
Summary: REGISTER YOUR ARTS PROGRAMMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE The King's College, London are working with the Baring Foundation to look at how the field of arts and older people has developed over the past decade. The results of this research will be published as a report at the end of 2019.
Early Career Researcher Arts and Health Opportunity
Location: Manchester Met University
Summary: A new job for an early career researcher to work alongside Clive Parkinson at Arts for Health and which will be critical in the development of the Manchester Institute for Arts, Health & Social Change. http://artsforhealthmmu.blogspot.com/2019/03/a-new-post-at-arts-for-health.html
Arts in Health Project Manager
Location: Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
Summary: Part time Arts in Health Project Manager at Cardiff & Vale UHB. Closing date for applications is 25th March 2019. http://jobs.cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk/
Creative & Credible Arts & Health Evaluation Training
Location: Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University | Start Date: 27th - 28th March 2019
Summary: An essential two day training programme on how to plan and write robust case studies. Suitable for practitioners, organisations and anyone working in the field who want to understand how to create robust and credible evidence. Only 2 spaces left. Contact angela@wahwn.cymru for more information
Location: Aberystwyth Arts Centre | Start Date: 13th March 2019
Summary: WAHWN Mid Wales meeting 10.30am - 2pm. An opportunity to network with colleagues, hear about best practice, plus sector updates and developments.
Call for examples of arts and mental health projects
Location: Baring Foundation | Start Date: Immediately
Summary: The Baring Foundation has put a call out to arts organisations that engage people with a mental health condition in creative activity. Anyone with references of relevant work should send these to david.cutler@uk.ing.com by 28th March.
Project Lush! - a one-day 'writing spa' with Stephanie Dale & Kate Pawsey.
Location: Drefach Felindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire. | Start Date: Saturday June 22nd
Summary: A creative, reflective and expressive group workshop co-facilitated by two experienced writing for wellbeing practitioners. Two parts: in Song of the Soul, Steph takes you gently over the threshold from thinking into writing; in Contained Space, Kate explores the freedom that a framework provides.
Location: Aberystwyth Arts Centre | Start Date: Wednesday 13th March 2019, 10.30 - 2pm
Summary: The next WAHWN meeting will take place on 13th March 2019 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre between 10.30 - 2pm.
Location: Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran | Start Date: 19th February 2019 - 11.30 - 2pm
Summary: WAHWN South Wales meeting open to all but booking is essential. Please email cymru@engage.org. When reserving a place, please let us have any access or dietary requirements.
Gardening Club: Call for Volunteers
Location: Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham | Start Date: 08/02/2019
Summary: Would you like to get involved with an exciting new community gardening project in Wrexham town centre? Tŷ Pawb are looking to assemble a keen group of green-fingered gardeners and hobby horticulturists to cultivate a new community roof top garden!