mk arts for health work in the community. aim to make a difference, by improving and enriching our...
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MK Arts for Health
Work in the community
aim to make a difference, by
improving and enriching our
environment and the local
community
MK Arts for Health
MK Arts for Health aims
‘To enhance health and healing through creativity’
What do we do?
introduce exciting new artwork and cultural experiences to our local community
place design and art in health
care environments
to improve the quality of the environment
and assist with way-finding
improve health and social well-being by making healthcare
environments more welcoming, and even enjoyable
places to work, visit or use
Highlights of completed projects
Artists Training Residencies
Mentored Artists residency/training scheme within Milton Keynes Hospital
Treatment Centre Commissions
specific artworks for the newly constructed
£12m Hospital Treatment
Centre
Healthy Heritage Phase 1
centred around a collection of
watercolours of Milton Keynes
landmarks, donated to Buckinghamshire
County Museum.
featured as an exemplar project in the Department of Health/Arts Council England commissioned publication: A Prospectus for Art and Health, 2007
Creative Courtyards Scheme
part of a series of practically based research schemes largely funded by the Department of Health.
selected hospital courtyards were re-designed through collaboration with artists,
staff and volunteers
Current Projects
Creative Courtyards Scheme
Explorer Scouts have taken over
maintenance of the courtyard spaces
and are designing their own garden
for the hospital.
Healthy Heritage Phase II: Out of Clay
based around an exhibition of historic
and contemporary pottery from the local area, exhibited in the
Cardiology Waiting Area in Milton Keynes
Hospital
Falls Prevention Arts Programmetraining care workers
about the role of creativity within care.
Using a different approach to
preventing falls, by focussing on relationships
between staff and residents
Music in Milton Keynes Hospital
a series of concerts within the hospital featuring a range of music
Milton Keynes HospitalTeaching Hospital for the Arts
teaching partnership with the School of
Health at Northampton
University
Poetry for Waiting Areas in GP surgeries in Milton Keynes
poetry produced in creative writing
sessions with patients is
displayed in 85% of Milton Keynes
GP surgeries.
I joined a groupcalled Creative WritingSo scared I found itfrightening
One week, two weeks, three weeksMoreLovely people I quiteAdore
Now this group calledCreative WritingIt’s not so bad,Not soFrightening
In fact I find it rather ExcitingThis wonderfulCreative Writing
Gary
Arts on Prescription
Arts on Prescription programme to be rolled out inter-regionally with partner organisations in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire
Capital projects
artwork is included in programme of
expansion and refurbishment at
Milton Keynes Hospital.
Working with volunteers•Intern programme
•Courtyard gardeners
•Project volunteers
•Art Trail Tour Guides
•Arts Volunteer Committee
•Opportunities for people who have been treated under our ‘Arts on Prescription’ project
For further informationplease visit our website
www.mkartsforhealth.org.uk
Helen Taylor, Director01908 243284