Mapping global arts and health policy
A fRAmework of the DetermInants of Arts aNd Cultural Engagement (RADIANCE)
In recognition of the proven social value of the arts and culture, including to health, the UN has declared access to the arts a human right. However, arts engagement remains unequal across society, perhaps because the focus in policy terms is often on exploring and removing individual-level barriers to cultural engagement, rather than addressing the […]
Arts and health evaluation: Navigating the landscape
A comprehensive mapping of what arts and health evaluation frameworks and toolkits exist, and advice for anyone wishing to evaluate their own project. Learn more about the resource produced by the social biobehavioural research group. This resource provides a comprehensive mapping of what arts and health evaluation frameworks and toolkits exist, as well as provides […]
Module 6: Knowledge mobilization and systems change
Access Module 6 How can expressive arts contribute to long-term change for newcomers experiencing gender-based domestic violence (GBDV)? This module explores how expressive arts can move beyond individual programs to support long-term healing, community well-being, equity, and systems change. Drawing on facilitator reflections, participant experiences, evaluation findings, and insights from the HEAL Project – Hubs […]
Module 5: Measuring artful mental health & well-being
Access Module 5 What is the role of evaluation and reflection to understand the impact of expressive arts programming? This module explores evaluation and reflection within expressive arts programming and highlights approaches that are ethical, participant-centred, creative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. You will learn how expressive arts can generate forms of change that are relational, […]
Module 4: Art prevails, sustainability and continuity
Access Module 4 How can expressive arts create lasting impact beyond the program? This module explores how expressive arts practices can be sustained beyond individual sessions to support ongoing well-being, connection, and resilience for newcomer participants. Building on previous modules, it examines how sustainability can be fostered through participant experiences, facilitation practices, organizational learning, and […]
Module 3: Practical play and impactful imagination
Access Module 3 How can expressive arts programs create structured, supportive, and meaningful experiences for newcomers experiencing gender-based domestic violence (GBDV)? This module explores how expressive arts programs are structured and facilitated to support safety, connection, and meaningful participation for newcomer communities experiencing GBDV. Module 3 introduces the HEAL program journey and explores how expressive arts […]
Module 2: Preparing the canvas, thoughtful preparations
Access Module 2 What helps create safe, supportive, and accessible expressive arts programs for newcomers experiencing gender-based domestic violence (GBDV)? This module explores the preparation, partnerships, and facilitation practices that strengthen expressive arts programming for newcomer communities experiencing GBDV. Building on the foundations introduced in Module 1, this module explores how thoughtful planning, collaborative relationships, […]
Module 1: Expressive arts & newcomer gender-based domestic violence
Access Module 1 What is the role of expressive arts in supporting newcomers experiencing gender-based domestic violence (GBDV)? This module explores the newcomer experience of GBDV and highlights expressive arts as an effective approach for trauma recovery, healing, and connection. Drawing on insights from the HEAL Project – Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life, a […]
Creative pathways learning course
What is Creative Pathways? The course introduces expressive arts as an effective intervention for mental health and wellbeing, while focusing on specific benefits for newcomers individuals and their families. The course provides introductory knowledge about expressive arts for newcomer individuals and communities with experience of trauma and violence. Informed by findings from Access Alliance’s Hubs […]