Arts & Culture
Connect & Create at Retford Library: April - July 2026
It’s never too late to try something new and share ideas in a friendly, supportive group!
We are looking for 2 creatively curious artists to deliver creative wellbeing visual arts workshops from May 2025 – April 2026
What is Healthier, Happier, Connected, Creative?
Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries will support the health and wellbeing of older people in 2 places - Hucknall (Ashfield) and Retford (Bassetlaw) - through a 2-year programme of music, visual arts and ageing well interventions in 2 library venues. 48 music concerts will be delivered in partnership with Live Music Now. 48 creative wellbeing workshops will be delivered with commissioned artists. Our health partners will deliver opportunities for socialising, exercise and age-relevant health information. This programme is funded by Arts Council England.
Our target groups are:
- People affected by dementia and memory loss
- Their family members and carers
- Older people at risk of social isolation and loneliness
Apply now
Deadline for submissions: 9am Monday 14 April 2025.
Download the call out information here, you can choose the format you prefer:
- Word Document - Healthier, Happier, Connected, Creative Artist's Brief
- PDF - Healthier, Happier, Connected, Creative Artist's Brief
- HTML Webpage - Healthier, Happier, Connected, Creative Artist's Brief
- BSL Video - Healthier, Happier, Connected, Creative Artist's Brief
- Audio Video - Healthier, Happier, Connected, Creative Artist's Brief
