1. AiM (Artists in Mind) is… well-being through the arts An arts organisation Using creativity to support individuals experiencing acute and enduring emotional distress

2. AiM (Artists in Mind) words… well-being through the arts

3. AiM (Artists in Mind) words… well-being through the arts An emotionally healing community A oneness A healing structure forming positive transformations Mending memories painting rainbows Lesley

4. AiM (Artists in Mind) words… well-being through the arts Inner beauty is a dance in which Creativity pieces together, makes sense of worlds. Togetherness and sharing validates the process for the Individual, for the community. An opportunity to grow in a space, A sanctuary. John

5. AiM (Artists in Mind) circle of care… well-being through the arts

6. AiM (Artists in Mind) what we do… well-being through the arts

7. AiM (Artists in Mind) what we do… well-being through the arts

8. AiM + personalisation… well-being through the arts From this…

9. AiM + personalisation… well-being through the arts To this…

10. AiM + personalisation… well-being through the arts 18 artists (service users) currently in studios 10 in receipt of Direct Payments 5 applications pending Optimum size: 30

11. AiM + personalisation… well-being through the arts Creativity Works Supported Studio & Mentoring Programme Studio shared studio space£ Materials canvas, paints, ink, paper, pens, etc.£ Mentoring 1hr sessions delivered by a practising artist£ Professional Development (mainstream activities) exhibitions, study aids, business & employment£ Management and administration dedicated resources at AiM£

12. AiM + personalisation… well-being through the arts AiM Artists enjoy: Studio residency Dedicated time with a Mentor Additional support from Mentor Coordinator and the AiM Care Group Access to workshops Research and development in respect of art practice Group and individual field trips Meditation: a guided meditation session held weekly Listening to Other Voices: a series of talks by invited professional artists Artist-led meetings Group and individual exhibitions Publicity & promotion Creative support during hospital stays Pathways to education, employment, volunteering Participation in AiM’s development and organisation

13. AiM (Artists in Mind) conclusion(s)… well-being through the arts Quality and breadth Engage with participants Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

14. www.artists-in-mind.org.uk well-being through the arts Bates Mill Queen St. South Huddersfield HD1 3DX T: 01484 434 909 E: info@artists-in-mind.org.ukinfo@artists-in-mind.org.uk