MON 15 NOVEMBER, 7PM
About Lou Platt Lou Platt is a UK based pioneer and founder of Artist Wellbeing. Being an Artist Wellbeing Practitioner is a unique synthesis of Lou's 17 years working as a qualified & registered integrative drama-psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and independent theatre maker/performer. Through use of compassionate therapeutic techniques, open dialogue and psycho-education, Lou strives to enable artists to not only take radical care of their mental health and wellbeing, but to also reach and maintain their fullest creative potential. Lou has worked as an Artist Wellbeing Practitioner within theatre, film, TV, dance, visual arts, writing and the music industries . |
Drawing on Lived Experience Workshop
What questions to ask to centralise wellbeing and make really good art Led by Lou Platt. As we witness the continued rise in artists drawing from their own personal - often traumatic - lived experiences to create their art, it is important for those artists (and associated practitioners) to know how to create processes that not only look after the art but also look after the people too. This workshop is for artists/practitioners who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in creating safer spaces to work in when using autobiographical material. Using enjoyable action methods, psycho-education and shared collective wisdom, participants will gain better understanding of what to look out for, how to risk assess processes, what support to put in place, when and how. |
TUE 16 NOVEMBER
Online (plus a limited number of in person slots available at MAC) At this event, hour long sessions are available at 10.00am, 11.15am, 1.15pm, 2.30pm and 3.45pm. To book, either in person or online, please email Jose.Forrest@outsidein.org.uk stating your preference. |
Outside In: Artist Support Day
Artist Support Day offer tailored, one-to-one, support in setting up or refreshing your Outside In online gallery. This can include help with writing an artist’s statement and tips on how to best photograph your artwork. This Artist Support Day and the upcoming Share Art are presented in collaboration with BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Festival taking place in Birmingham between 12 – 21 November |
THU 18 NOVEMBER
FREE online event |
Outside In: Midlands Share Art
Share Art is a great event to attend and hear presentations about the fantastic artwork created by Outside In artists and the stories behind them. If you would like to present? Perhaps you have a body of artwork to share or a particular theme or method of working? We would love to hear your presentation and for you to be a part of Share Art! Please email Jose.Forrest@outsidein.org.uk to find out more. –Come along, connect with other artists and be inspired! The event is free and will be taking place online, you can register to be in the audience by clicking on the link below: |
