We’re delighted to share the news of the
IMPACT: Reflect + Respond conference on
Thursday 10th October 2024 between 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
To mark World Mental Health Day 2024 and to celebrate Cartwheel Art’s 40th Birthday, we’ve developed the IMPACT: Reflect + Respond conference for:
- Health professionals
- Arts organisations
- The education sector, students and academics
- Freelance creative practitioners
- The voluntary sector
About the conference
The UK-wide charity MIND says the country is facing a mental health crisis.
BMA statistics reveal a growing demand for mental health services across all age groups, from adults to children and young people.
However, Greater Manchester has developed a joined-up approach through the GM Creative Health Strategy to build improved health outcomes, including better mental health, through arts and culture.
The city region is leading the way.
The IMPACT: Reflect + Respond conference is aimed at both those experienced in this area and organisations and individuals who want to know more, build their knowledge and learning and forge connections within the arts and mental health sector.
The conference features presentations on programmes and research, workshops, and performances.
The event is aimed at those experienced in this area and those who want to know more, build their knowledge and learning, and forge connections within the arts and mental health sector.
Join us to reflect on the changes and developments in high-quality participatory arts practise that support the health and well-being of diverse communities across the North West and explore how we can respond to the challenges we may face in the future and emerging opportunities.
Free lunch and refreshments are provided.
The conference is an excellent networking opportunity.
Confirmed speakers so far include:
Jacqui Wood, CEO of Arc – Arts for Recovery in Stockport
David McFarlane - a Boltonian musician, facilitator and creative technologist - d-mcf.com
Sohail Ahmad JP, Operations Manager at Deeplish Community Centre
Dr Sue Caudle, Artistic Director - DIY Theatre Company
Dr Simon Ruding - TiPP
Student and academic presentations, in collaboration with Creative Manchester
and Tony Walsh, one of the UK’s most widely acclaimed poets.
Location
The conference will take place at the People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinning Fields, Manchester, M3 3ER.
Date and times
Thursday 10th October 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
More information on organisations and individuals presenting
Cartwheel Arts co-creates inclusive artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance well-being and celebrate culture and heritage. We use various art forms to initiate and respond to Rochdale Borough and Greater Manchester project opportunities.
Arc is one of the UK’s leading arts and mental health charities. Based at the Hat Works in Stockport, Arc works across Greater Manchester to provide arts programmes and services to improve people’s mental well-being and public programmes.
Creative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platform based at the University of Manchester. It champions research in creativity and creative practice, bringing together research communities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.
DIY Theatre Company is an established Learning Disability Theatre Company based in Salford.
TiPP is committed to the idea that the participatory arts have the power to transform people's lives for the better. TIPP states that it would like to see the arts playing a part at all levels of the Criminal Justice System.
Tony Walsh is an acclaimed poet, performer and writer based in Greater Manchester. Tony has worked extensively with charities, arts organisations, and the education sector.
If you have any queries, please email admin@cartwheelarts.org.uk
Ticket and booking information
Individuals: £75
Tickets are for freelancers, practitioners, artists, and individuals.
Small Organisation: £100
Ticket for employees of small organisations that employ up to 10 people.
Large Organisation: £130
Ticket for employees of large organisations that employ over ten people.
Unwaged Ticket: £40
Unwaged and Pay It Forward Tickets
Recognising the financial pressures on the arts, public and the voluntary sectors, we have aimed to make conference tickets affordable.
This includes our ‘Unwaged’ tickets, where some tickets are available for individuals with low or no income.
If you or your organisation would like to donate towards the cost of these tickets, you can add a ‘Pay it Forward’ ticket at checkout.
This donation adds £12.50 to your ticket price and enables a low-income/no-income delegate to attend.
Thank you for your support.
