Arts
Together
Arts
Together is an award winning charity which brings professional
artists and older people together. |
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People
Workers |
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There
are groups in Devizes, Marlborough and Pewsey which take
part in activities such as music making, mosaics, video
production, ceramics, drama, painting, Indian hand dancing,
photography and poetry. |
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Arts
Together is for older people, especially those who have become
physically or socially isolated.
We
provide high quality creative arts with professional artists,
and the chance to share experiences, make new friends and
to live an enriched life |
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"It
gives me an awful lot of pleasure"
"Now
I have so many friends" |
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key to the groups' success is that none of them are 'arty'
but all are willing to have a 'go'.
The
result is a great deal of enjoyment and surprise.
Each
group runs 30 sessions a year and is supported by volunteers
and a carer. |
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All
the Arts Together group members and staff are proud that
it is 'not TV and bingo'.
Group
members have produced a book of their own poetry, "Words
Together" and recently "September Moon",
a song they composed.
Other
work is exhibited during their annual get together and published
in their newsletters.
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"Keeps
your mind working"
"Wonderful
cross section of the arts"
"Stimulating"
"Invigorating"
"Outstanding
instructors"
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"I
so enjoy it, I really do"
"Love
the sense of humour"
"So
enjoy being part of Arts Together that words just flow out
of me"
"I
often think - I can't do this - but I did!"
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To
ensure a high quality service, we run an annual workshop for
artists and volunteers; training and support for trustees
and volunteers; a newsletter by the group members; and an
annual event for all the groups together. |
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Arts
Together is also supported by FAT (Friends of Arts Together)
and welcomes new group members or volunteers.
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"We're
all so different but there's a thread running through the
group, a kindness. Everyone is so kind."
"Before
Arts Together, I felt I was not much use. I always got left
in the background. I don't feel that here."
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