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Art for human well-being

Project title

Menas žmogaus gerovei

Description of initiative

Art for human well-being is a pilot project funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. Its aim is to increase the accessibility of culture throughout the country. The creative partnership, between professionals in the fields of art, education, health and social services, develops a new approach to the importance of art and the concept of health in the country. A study was carried out to assess how art and artistic activities affect a person's psychosocial and spiritual well-being.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Quality of services for specific groups

Keywords

cross-sectoral cooperation, mental health, well-being, culture accessibility

Target group

Not targeted to a specific group

Cultural field

Other

Timeframe

2012 - 2012

Sources of funding

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

During the project the creative abilities of the project participants were revealed, it is positive impact on the spiritual and physical well-being of not only the project participants, but also those who implemented it, strengthened resources of social support and integration into society leave no doubt that such the regular implementation and development of projects makes a lot of sense.

Organizer(s)

Artists' Union Gallery
Lithuania
Public / State | Culture