Independent Arts, the Isle of Wight’s creative wellbeing charity, is thrilled to announce two years of grant funding from The Baring Foundation to support a new project focused on men’s mental health.
Starting January 2025, they’ll partner with Pan Together to host weekly creative workshops at the Downside Community Centre. This project offers men a safe, supportive space to explore various artistic skills, talk openly, and build new connections.
Boost the health and wellbeing of Islanders
Since 1987, Independent Arts has used the arts to boost health and wellbeing through singing, movement, and visual arts.
Their work is widely recognised for its role in helping people connect, communicate, and thrive by health professionals and artists alike.
Hitt: Will help foster emotional resilience and strength
Community Development Manager Matt Hitt highlights the project’s impact, saying,
“This is an amazing opportunity to create a new project.
“Men’s mental health matters, and the arts offer a powerful creative outlet that can help foster emotional resilience and strength, helping men connect with themselves and others while engaging in a meaningful artistic project”.
Drop in consultation session
A drop in consultation session will be held between 1pm and 3pm on Tuesday 19th November at The Creative Hub on Newport High Street to mark International Men’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Month.
Stop in for a cup of tea, a chance to find out more about about this important initiative, add your thoughts and give input to help shape the project and register interest.
News shared by Sarah on behalf of Independent Arts. Ed
