11 October 2021

Creativity Works are delighted announce the opening of their latest exhibition being held at Bath Central Library on Monday 11^th October.

The exhibition showcases the work of this year’s Fresh Art@ project, highlights from the charities 40-year history and photography by Keynsham Snap & Stroll.

“Because of the pandemic, it has been an extremely challenging 18 months, and we are so excited to be able to share these artworks, photography and a small snapshot of our history, with you in person. We hope that you will be able to come and visit and be inspired,” said Sarah James, Creativity Works Director.

 

What is The Fresh Art@ Project?

Fresh Art@ is an innovative project that harnesses the power of creativity to make a real difference to the lives of people who have been experiencing mental health challenges and social isolation. This project has been created in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust, Bath Museums Partnership, Bath Mind and Virgin Care. During the 7 years this project has been running, it has supported people to explore their creativity both in museum-based settings and on-ward hospital sessions, creating further pathways to creative and cultural activities across Bath and North East Somerset.

This year’s exhibition showcases the artwork that was created and inspired by workshops held online by virtually visiting the Holburne, No. 1 Royal Crescent and The American Museum between February – April 2021. Participants usually get to visit the museums in person, but due to the pandemic the whole project was taken online.

 

40^th Birthday Archive Project Exhibition:

We will also have an exhibition celebrating 40 years of Creativity Works sharing a snapshot from our grassroots beginnings in 1981, through a few name changes, to where we are now. This additional exhibition looks back over our 40-year history and highlights a ‘Top 10’ projects from our archives, including work from some of our peer-led groups, that we think share the breadth and depth of our work – both geographically and working with different communities.

We have had an archive film created for the project which you can view here: https://youtu.be/AewFiy7DPBM

Thanks go to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for enabling the archive project.

 

Exhibition Dates [please check the Bath Library website for latest opening times before your visit]:

Opens at 10am on Monday 11^th October runs until the morning of 28^th October [Exhibition will be taken down on the afternoon of the 28^th]
Opening times [as per library]:
Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm
Friday 10am to 4.30pm
Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm

For any more information about Fresh Art@ please visit: http://www.creativityworks.org.uk/what-we-do/for-mental-health/about-fresh-art/ Please note, Jaq Hough is our current Fresh Art@ Project worker.