Mapping of Initiatives on Culture, Health and Well-being

The organizer of the Colorful Bicycle Rally are:
- Stare Miasto Commune with its seat in the Old Town at ul. Główna 16 b, 62-571 Stare Miasto
- Public Library of the Stare Miasto Commune named after prof. Joanna Papuzińska.
The aim of the rally is to promote the region and promote a healthy lifestyle, involving cultural institutions in organizing such events. According to the organizer's assumptions, the date of the rally is one day May 5, 2024. The length of the rally route is approximatively 21 km.

A multi-stranded project responding to challenges and possibilities for artists in the medical setting, following the Covid 19 crisis. Building on over 17 years of experience, the organisation continues to research and develop innovative approaches to participatory, performance and digital dance practices in pediatric healthcare.
The current programme includes:
1. Regular one to one/small group somatic dance sessions for hospitalised Infants, Children and Young People (ICYP) on acute wards at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital (AHCH) including, neurology/cardiac/acute mental health.
2. The creation of 360° dance film for VR experience for children in hospital and researching innovative approaches to dance VR/AR for hospitalised/isolated children with Coventry University
4. Artist development opportunities-reflective practice for STDC artists & CPD training for dance and mental health-including children with eating disorders.
5. Artist development-apprenticeships and emerging artist/work based learning programme.

The main aim of Performance Mindset for musican is to provide the best quality resources, tools, and tips for classical musicians to become even better performers. Performance Mindset is a comprehensive service with online courses, personal coaching, and workshops. The courses cover topics such as stage presence, mental training, performance anxiety, and more. Performance Mindset offers personal coaching and workshops to help musicians develop their skills and is dedicated to help musicians reach their full potential. The goal is to create a community of musicians who are committed to their growth and development and who support each other in their journey.
The program is designed for both professional musicians and young musicians.
The methods are designed to help professional musicians perform better under pressure, not necessarily only when and if they feel stressed. Mental training helps advanced musicians push their level even higher and develop during their music career, presenting their full potential which is often hidden inside them.
The methods are designed to help also the young musicians to perform better during examinations, recitals, or just during their lessons. The young musicians are helped to record better, benefitting of the training methods. Mental training helps musicians to deal with fears and anxiety that come to them before and during important performances.

In the establishment of “Familieklyngen” (The family cluster) at the new Regionshospital Gødstrup in Herning, the project aimed to create the best framework for future births at the hospital. This consisted of furnishing eight delivery rooms with multisensory installation art, with seven unique artworks with moods from the local nature, designed as a backdrop for all future births at the hospital.
The project builds on studio poēsís’ experience from the pilot project ‘Future Delivery Room’ carried out in Herning prior. Research from the project showed that by using calming natural atmospheres and employing new digitalization tools, better treatment can be provided, family formation can be strengthened, and a better working environment for the staff is created. Studies show that patients can reduce negative emotions such as stress, fear, and pain when surrounded with images of nature, which has a direct physiological effect on blood pressure and pulse, by being a strategically used ‘positive distraction’. Several studies have shown that by stimulating patients, perceived pain can be reduced, by as much as 60%. This helps lower adrenaline levels and supports natural childbirth.
In addition to the birth, a ritual artwork was developed to welcome the new child into the world. This work was developed in collaboration with Odin Teateret, studio poēsís, and the local community from a nearby summerhouse area. The vision was to create a collective work from the community as a birthday celebration of the new child, which is both touching, authentic, and locally rooted, aiming to strengthen the attachment to the area. The artwork included a flag-raising ceremony followed by kite flying on the beach.

Since its establishment in 2016, the Center for Arts and Medicine has formalized a range of activities at the University Hospital for Tumors, utilizing art to better integrate individuals with malignant diseases or alleviate the stigma of such conditions. Starting with a series of exhibitions in 2011 with the creation of the Panacea gallery, the center has opened up to realms not typically found in hospital spaces. The ensuing interaction between artists/artworks and space users (patients/families/friends/staff) has spurred further actions, including concerts, a literary club, movement/dance therapy, and music and art therapy. Beyond continuous medical treatment, the center aims to improve the quality of life, ease hospital stays, help families understand the disease, and raise awareness of disease prevention while reducing stress among patients, families, and hospital staff. The overarching goal is to present malignant diseases as chronic conditions with a perspective for a normal future life if timely recognized.

Mature for Art – meetings focused on the topics and problems addressed at current exhibitions, intended for senior art lovers. Every meeting consists of a lecture part, discussion, and a tour of the exhibition. Addressed to a particular age group, the meetings offer an opportunity to reflect and exchange experiences, build connections, and develop a sense of community. They stimulate intellectual activity, personal growth, and development of interests among senior audiences. The meetings take place every second Friday of the month.

The primary goal of annual meeting of witnesses of history, organized within Zajezdnia History Center, is to acknowledge and recognize their contribution to the institution's projects and to the historical research. This ceremonial event is tied to promoting seniors' mental health by providing opportunities for social connection and validation. By addressing these key aspects, the project strives to create a supportive and enriching environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy a sense of fulfillment and well-being in their later years.

The programme provides opportunities for those who are eager to explore the Wilanów commons and parks in Ursynów to immerse themselves in nature. People are invited to the temporary exhibition, educational and recreational workshops inspired by integral ecology and an outdoor game (geocaching).
The project aims to draw attention to today's ecological challenges. It is also an invitation to the local community (especially in the vicinity of the Museum of John Paul II and Primate Wyszyński: residents of Wilanów and Ursynów) to engage in nature-friendly and cultural activities and encourage entire families to have an efficient and responsible leisure time. The project consists of several complementary elements: outdoor exhibition, geocaching, creative and handicraft workshops, outdoor concerts. Each of them are prepared in an attractive form for different age groups: using new technologies for young people and analog forms for older individuals.

The cycling workshops in Kampinoski National Park are an unconventional offering from the Mt 5,14 | Museum of John Paul II and Primate Wyszyński, aimed at adults who enjoy combining substantive knowledge with active leisure on a bike. The Kampinoski Forest is an ideal location to do this, for three reasons. Firstly, in the local villages and forest trails, there are many little-known relics associated with the life and activities of Stefan Wyszyński, who during the German occupation served as chaplain at the Blind Institute in Laski and as a pastor of the Home Army "Kampinos" Group, which earned an honorable mention in the Warsaw Uprising. Secondly, active leisure, so highly promoted today by doctors, psychologists, and athletes, is an opportunity for creative time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It also provides an opportunity to learn about many fascinating episodes from the homeland's history for those who may be bored by the traditional style of knowledge transmission through lectures and conferences. Thirdly, and finally, it is an excellent opportunity to get to know the exceptional national park located at the gates of the capital – a location rarely encountered and having its counterparts only in a few national parks worldwide that are adjacent to the capital city (Vienna, Budapest, Caracas, Nairobi).

“Museotherapy” is an annual conference held by a group of scientists and practitioners on the sociotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic working methods applied in museums. During the two-day meeting, they are examining the relations and the impact of educational programs on beneficiaries and employees from various cultural heritage institutions.
Museotherapy implies also a set of educational activities, working in groups (schools and individual people) characterized by stress, lack of wellbeing, cancer, emotional issues. The aim is to make a difference in people's life and show that museums can be a "safe space" where everyone can feel good, breaking thinking patterns and see other perspectives.