Arts Lab is a creative wellbeing programme by and for young people in Cornwall, delivered by HeadStart Kernow, FEAST and Arts Well.
The aim of this programme is to address the mental and emotional health needs of young people, with particular attention to the impact of the pandemic, and to connect them to their local communities, giving them visibility and an outlet for self-expression. We are using the Five Ways to Wellbeing as a foundation for the creative projects.
Over the past two years, we have commissioned artists to work with young people’s groups all over Cornwall to co-create opportunities in response to what the young people said they want. Watch the film and read the Impact Report by clicking the buttons below.
Applications to be involved in Arts Lab Year 3 have now closed. Keep your eye on this page as a call out for Arts Lab Year 4 applications will be launched in 2024.
For any questions about Arts Lab, contact [email protected]
Find out more about the Arts Lab projects that have taken place by clicking on the images below.
St Stephens Community Primary School
‘Worms will dance as we make sounds to steer Spaceship Earth’ with RAME Projects
Sculpture & installation
Blackwater and Breage CofE Schools
‘Creative Journeys in Nature’ with Laura Menzies
Visual art, mixed media
TravellerSpace at the Teyluva Centre
‘Proud and Happy @ Teyluva’ with Amanda Lorens & Tony Minnion
Screen printing, banner making
Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change & St Day Carharrack Community School
‘Home’ with Lois Jones
Ceramics
Penryn College and Rosemellin Primary School
‘Internal Garden‘ with Justin Wiggan
Nature-based sonification
Milkshake Club, Saltash
‘Milkshake Club Mural’ with Louise Rabey and Gabi Marcellus-Temple
Visual art, mural
Newlyn School & Furry Youth Cafe, Helston
‘The Best Things’ & ‘Bread Stories’ with Caroline Schanche & Melanie Young
Visual art, film