Exhibition by Council Area

‘Transformations’ has been interpreted in many ways by our participants and artists … for example:

• The Power of Change – What does it feel like to evolve, to shed old layers,
  or to grow into something new?
• Metamorphosis – Inspired by nature, identity, life transitions, or personal journeys.
• Before and After – Exploring contrast, memory, or visual shifts.
• In Flux – Embracing improvisation, spontaneity, and the creative process itself as
  transformation.
• Time Passing – The impact of time: personal milestones, social change,
  or the speed of modern life.
• Rebirth and Renewal – Letting go of the past to embrace new possibilities.
• Becoming – The process of becoming who we are — or who we wish to be.

Our Artists have been inspired to deliver an exciting festival that this year, reached right across every council area in Northern Ireland.

As part of the festival this year Arts Care has delivered:

• Creative projects to community groups Northern Ireland wide, to include
  Dance, Visual Art, Creative Writing, Music, Storytelling, Poetry and Drama.
• 16 Regional Zoom workshops, giving opportunities for anyone over the age of 60 to participate in Arts Cares’ Dance, Music and Visual Art online workshops.
• Two art exhibitions – PRIME & the ‘Here & Now’ Exhibition
• And also a continuation of our Skylarks programme – gentle engagement for Older People in residential care homes

As always, the focus of the ‘Here & Now’ Festival is to help support the mental, physical and emotional well-being of all the participants as well as engage them in an exciting cultural arts & well-being Festival in the midst of their communities.

A huge congratulation to all the fantastic groups and artists who have participated in this ‘Here & Now’ Exhibition and we hope you take the time to enjoy the creativity, innovation and great diversity of the artworks exhibited.

If you would like further information on how to take part in the next Festival,
please contact  info@artscare.co.uk