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Project/initiative|Estonia, Italy|Transnational

Art as Therapy: Self-expression and special needs in art education

Project title

Kunst kui Teraapia: Eneseväljendus ja erivajadus kunstihariduses

Description of initiative

Erasmus+ project unites people from Firenze and small island of Estonia called Hiiumaa. The activities - projects, seminars, homework - were introduced to local island people for increasing their creative mind and improve mental health. As artistic activities they propose intuitive drawing, painting, photography and 3D, trying to stimulate personal growth, self-awareness, self-regulation, management skills and to widen their perspectives, encouraging self-expression, empathy, and acceptance of the other.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Mental health

Keywords

emotional well-being, intuitive drawing, self-expression, mental health

Target group

Not targeted to a specific group

Cultural field

Multimedia, new media, digital | Other | Visual arts

Budget

€30.000

Timeframe

2021 - 2022

Sources of funding

Erasmus+

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

-

Organizer(s)

Hiiumaa raamatukogu
Estonia
Public / State | Culture