Monday, 16 May 2011

CUMBRIA towards a m a n i f e s t o for arts/health

It was such a pleasure to meet and work with so many inspiring people last week at Rheged. I hope the thoughts I shared and the conversations you had, have stimulated some thoughts towards the  m a n i f e s t o. On this blog page, you'll find some images and words that I started the day off with, alongside some of the comments and provocations from the round-table discussions. 
Participants deep in concentration (or listening to the drums)
Please feel free to add your comments at the bottom of the page and if you want to get in touch with me directly, you can email me at artsforhealth@mmu.ac.uk 
I will provide updates on this blog as well as pulling together emerging strands from this session and others from around the region.


Thank you so much for your contribution and I hope this is the START of our conversations and action. Below are just some initial thoughts and comments from you...

CUMBRIA...Towards a M A N I F E S T O on Prezi

'21st Century healthcare will increasingly embrace innovation and creativity, and the arts offer a key to engaging with individuals and communities, humanising our health environments and promoting public health and well-being. I am committed to this agenda.'
Mike Farrar CBE
Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation
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2 comments:

  1. Mat21 May 2011 at 01:47

    I am pleased to see the word "Individual" alongside the collective groups and communities. I don't want us to lose sight of the personal journey towards recovery many individuals (including myself) experience by engaging in a creative process which is focused on their life and experience. Once the personal journey is started it broadens out to join and embrace a wider community.

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  2. Clive Parkinson21 May 2011 at 02:58

    ...thanks Mat. For me, that Margret Mead quote I shared sums this all up:

    'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.'

    I see this manifesto work as an opportunity to let individual voices be part of something bigger.

    Thanks again, Clive

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