Held annually, the Here and Now festival provides a unique platform for individuals aged 60 and over to engage in a wide range of creative arts activities. These are delivered by Arts Care’s team of expert artists, who bring extensive experience in arts and health facilitation. The programme includes workshops in visual arts, crafts, music and singing, dance and movement, storytelling, and creative writing- each designed to promote well-being, social connection, and creative expression.
Each year the PRIME art exhibition forms part of the programme. The exhibition is open to independent amateur artists and professional artists over the age of 60yrs to submit pieces for display at the exhibition keeping with the Here and Now Festival theme.
Delivery of 22 arts-based programmes (2 per council area) to participants aged 60+ in community or virtual settings and across a whole range of art forms including visual art, music, dance and creative writing.
Delivery of a series of regional virtual workshops across Northern Ireland including Singing Together, Dance and Movement and Visual Art.
A series of local and regional events to showcase the art and performances produced from the in-person workshops.
