Practical guides and thoughtful essays on art therapy, community art and creative work with people at the margins — for artists, facilitators and anyone who believes creativity belongs to everyone.
Principles for trauma-informed art facilitation: safety, choice, collaboration and empowerment in creative workshops, with practical examples.
12 October 2026 · 4 min read
How art programmes in prisons can support rehabilitation: self-expression, skills, family connection and life after release.
The benefits of public art for neighbourhoods — identity, pride, safety perceptions and local economy — plus the risks of art-led gentrification.
Start an art journal with these beginner-friendly prompts for reflection and resilience, plus simple materials and techniques.
Ethical storytelling for charities, artists and journalists: consent, representation, avoiding poverty imagery and letting people tell their own stories.
How art activities can enrich elderly care and support people living with dementia: engagement, memory, communication and joy — with practical tips.
A practical checklist for organising a charity art exhibition: venue, artist agreements, pricing, promotion, sales and fair payment to artists.
How art workshops can support people experiencing homelessness: routine, confidence, connection and income — and how to set one up with dignity.
What participatory art is, how it differs from community outreach, and principles for making art with people rather than for them.
Ten simple art activities that can support mental wellbeing — from mindful doodling to collage journaling — no talent or expensive materials…
The benefits of public art for neighbourhoods — identity, pride, safety perceptions and local economy — plus the risks of art-led gentrification.
What participatory art is, how it differs from community outreach, and principles for making art with people rather than for them.
Why community art projects matter: how making art together builds belonging, voice and dignity — and what makes a project genuinely community-led.
Ethical storytelling for charities, artists and journalists: consent, representation, avoiding poverty imagery and letting people tell their own stories.
Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says everyone may take part in cultural life. What that means for art,…
Principles for trauma-informed art facilitation: safety, choice, collaboration and empowerment in creative workshops, with practical examples.
A practical checklist for organising a charity art exhibition: venue, artist agreements, pricing, promotion, sales and fair payment to artists.
A step-by-step guide to starting a community mural project: permissions, co-design with residents, budget, materials, painting days and maintenance.
How art programmes in prisons can support rehabilitation: self-expression, skills, family connection and life after release.
How art workshops can support people experiencing homelessness: routine, confidence, connection and income — and how to set one up with dignity.
How art supports refugees and displaced people: expression beyond language, connection, skills and dignity — and how to run sessions respectfully.
Start an art journal with these beginner-friendly prompts for reflection and resilience, plus simple materials and techniques.
How art activities can enrich elderly care and support people living with dementia: engagement, memory, communication and joy — with practical tips.
Ten simple art activities that can support mental wellbeing — from mindful doodling to collage journaling — no talent or expensive materials…
