Gathering Perspectives 10/2/22

 

Clare Gillespie, Lead Music Therapist NHS Borders and Lecturer Queen Margaret University – Division of Occupational Health and Art Therapies.

Gathering Perspectives was a CABN event for creative practitioners working (or seeking to work) with groups, communities, or in healthcare settings and aims to support their professional development through a mix of inspiring presentations, discussions and networking opportunities.

The experiences of the last two years have led to a stronger understanding and recognition of the life enhancing outcomes that engagement with the arts can deliver and, as a result, there is increased demand and opportunities for practitioners to work in new ways.

Lara Greene, Artist, CABN Advocate, Transform Arts CIC

Introduced by Mary Morrison (Leader, CABN) and Lara Greene (CABN Advocate – Public Art & Community Engagement /Transform Arts CIC) the morning will consist of peer to peer discussion, practical advice and resources and inspiring presentations from a variety of speakers including: Lara Armitage (At Birkhill House CIC), Rachael Honeyman (Health in Mind), Jane Davidson MBE (Director of Education and Outreach at Scottish Opera Production Studios), Iain Piercy (artist working with Scottish Opera), Clare Gillespie (NHS Borders Music Therapist and Queen Margaret University tutor) and Steph Mackenzie (Mental Health Improvement Specialist, Joint Health Improvement Team NHS Borders).

Iain Piercy, Artist specialising in illustration and multi-media film and video work

The event was followed by a networking lunch at Tower Mill to continue the creative conversations. The fully detailed running order of the day is available to view here.

Lara Greene has compiled a Resources Document for everyone interested in working in the field of Creativity and mental health and well-being, this can be found under the Resources tab at the top of our website here.

Sweet Sounds in Wild Places: A partnership between Scottish Opera, The Abbotsford Trust & Live Borders. Jane Davidson (MBE) Director of Education and Outreach at Scottish Opera Production Studios and Iain Piercy, Artist. 

This event built on the partnership between CABN and the Joint Health Improvement Team at NHS Borders/Scottish Borders Council – which led to the RISE Symposium in 2018 and the establishment of the RISE Arts & Wellbeing Group.

Networking Lunch at Tower Mill