Summary
In this conversation, Gay Palmer discusses the formation and mission of ARCH, an initiative aimed at enhancing representation in creative health. We explore the importance of community engagement, the challenges faced in achieving diversity, and the significance of lived experience in shaping creative health practices. Palmer emphasises the need for structural change and the role of allies in fostering an inclusive environment. The conversation also touches on the future goals of Arch and the impact it aims to have on the creative health sector. We explore how creativity can serve as a means of expression and healing, emphasising the need for representation and support for underrepresented artists. The discussion also highlights the significance of play and creativity in personal wellbeing, as well as the potential for policy changes to diversify the future creative health workforce. In this conversation, Gay Palmer shares her insights on navigating spaces as a person of colour, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of building connections and allies. She emphasizes the significance of honouring those who came before and the weight of representation.
Keywords
Arch, creative health, social prescribing, representation, community engagement, lived experience, diversity, inclusion, health equity, arts in health creative health, community, empowerment, wellbeing, creativity, representation, arts, policy, support, imposter syndrome, building connections, confidence, funding, artists
Chapters
00:00 — Meet Gay: A Leader in Creative Health
00:35 — The Importance of Social Prescribing
01:11 — Introducing Arch: Building a Creative Health Movement
05:45 — Representation, Community & Lived Experience
10:20 — What Is Creative Health?
14:51 — Breaking Down Barriers to Creative Health
16:29 — The Future of Arch: Connecting Creatives & Communities
27:02 — Creativity, Play & Personal Wellbeing
30:04 — Finding Your Voice: Confidence, Allies & Belonging
42:06 — Bridging Roles, Communities & Valuing Artists
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Connect with Jen
Email: Thevoicesofcreativehealth@outlook.com
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Funding
Org: Harlow Borough Council
Name of the grant: The Public Health Community Grant Fund
Amount: up to £5,000 If you are a single applicant or up to £12,000 for multi partner projects
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Events:
Org: SASH London
Event: The Man Behind the Moustache: Creative Writing for Good Health
Date: Thu, Nov 26
Time 11:00 -1pm
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News:
St Margrets House – The home for Creative Health – Bethnal Green
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Additional Resources
London Arts and Health – Arch
