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Hands painting an abstract colorful canvas with various brush strokes and splashes of paint.
Group of five people, including a girl in a wheelchair holding a pink plush pig, gathered around an art table with paint supplies. Two women and two men stand behind her, one of whom is presenting a colorful abstract painting. The setting appears to
Two adults and a young man are painting together at a table covered with colors and brushes in an art classroom or therapy room.
Children are painting a large butterfly on paper with colorful paints, including purple, red, orange, yellow, green, and pink.
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Group of young women and an older woman painting a large, colorful abstract artwork on a table at an indoor event with a nature-themed wall mural in the background.
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Two women are painting a colorful artwork on a large sheet of paper at a table outdoors. One woman has dark hair and glasses, wearing a floral hoodie, and the other has dark hair and is dressed in black and yellow. There are painting supplies and a b
People sitting around a table creating colorful posters with markers, with art supplies scattered on the table, in a room decorated with vibrant artwork.
A group of four people, including three adults and one young girl, are gathered around a table in a hospital room, painting on a large colorful poster or canvas with brushes and paint palettes, smiling and engaging in an art activity.
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Creative Engagement for Health, Wellbeing & Social Impact

Meaningful, inclusive creative experiences that support wellbeing, connection and self-expression.

Led by artist, educator and facilitator Luke Palmer (Acerone), these collaborative arts programmes create safe and welcoming spaces where people can explore creativity, build confidence and connect with others through shared creative experiences.

Programmes can be tailored for; NHS and healthcare settings, Arts and health initiatives, Social prescribing programmes, Mental health and wellbeing services, Community organisations, Charities and voluntary organisations, Care and residential settings, Recovery and rehabilitation programmes, Older adults groups, Young people and families.

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Why Creative Engagement Matters

Creative participation has the power to bring people together, improve wellbeing and create opportunities for expression that extend beyond words.

Many individuals and communities face challenges including:

  • Social isolation and loneliness

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Low confidence and self-esteem

  • Barriers to communication

  • Health inequalities

  • Disconnection from community

Creative activities can provide opportunities for connection, reflection and shared experience while fostering a sense of belonging and achievement.

A Creative Approach to Wellbeing

Our workshops are designed to be inclusive, accessible and welcoming to people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Participants can benefit from:

• Creative self-expression in a safe and welcoming space

• Opportunities to connect and collaborate with others

• Increased confidence and a sense of achievement

• Improved wellbeing through creative participation

• A greater sense of belonging and community

Everyone can contribute meaningfully, regardless of previous experience, helping to create artwork that reflects the collective voice, creativity and experiences of the group.

What Participants Experience

Participants are invited to engage in a relaxed and supportive creative process that encourages exploration, conversation and self-expression. Through shared creative activity, individuals can connect with others, build confidence and experience the positive impact of creating something together.

Activities may include:

  • Tunisian Collaborative Painting

  • Mural creation

  • Creative mark-making

  • Colour and visual storytelling

  • Group art activities

  • Reflective creative exercises

Sessions are adapted to suit the needs of each group, ensuring that participants feel comfortable, included and supported throughout the experience.

Abstract colorful graffiti mural with various shapes, lines, and symbols in shades of orange, blue, black, pink, and green.

Benefits for Participants

✓ Increased confidence

✓ Reduced social isolation

✓ Improved wellbeing

✓ Creative self-expression

✓ Sense of achievement

✓ Positive social interaction

✓ Greater sense of belonging

✓ Opportunities for reflection and connection

Why Work With Me?

As a professional artist, qualified lecturer and experienced facilitator, I bring over 25 years of experience working with communities, young people and individuals in a wide range of settings. My background includes:

  • Collaborative Painting UK facilitation

  • Arts and health programmes

  • Bristol Children's Hospital projects

  • Community arts practice

  • Youth and community engagement

  • Inclusive workshop facilitation

My approach balances structure with spontaneity, creating environments where people feel safe to participate, contribute and be creative together.

Jane Smith, Parent of inpatient at Bristol Childrens Hospital

"The mural project gave us a rare opportunity to simply be together as a family and do something enjoyable during an otherwise difficult time. For an hour or so, we weren't thinking about hospital life – we were just creating.

Being part of such a large artwork made us feel connected to something bigger than ourselves, and it's lovely knowing that future families will be able to enjoy a space that we helped bring to life."

Three people in an art room with a colorful abstract painting on the table. A young girl with a nasal tube, wearing a pink robe, is sitting at the table. A woman in a pink shirt is standing behind her, and a man in a black shirt is sitting, all smiling.

Investment

Every programme is developed in consultation with the organisation, service or community group involved.

A complimentary consultation allows us to explore your objectives, participants' needs and the desired outcomes of the project. Together we can develop a creative programme that reflects the values, aims and aspirations of your organisation while responding to the needs of those taking part.

Programmes may range from one-off workshops to longer-term engagement projects and collaborative artwork commissions.

Workshops from £500 + VAT

Half-day programmes from £1,250 + VAT

Bespoke projects and collaborative murals priced according to scope and requirements.

Let's Create Meaningful Creative Experiences Together

Whether you're planning a wellbeing programme, arts and health initiative, social prescribing project or community engagement activity, I'd be happy to discuss how creative participation can support your organisation and the people you work with.

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