Membership
Arts Network provides a supportive and welcoming space for our Members to explore their creativity, socialise and feel part of the community. Our free services are primarily aimed at people who have a clinical diagnosis of mental illness, with a focus on those who are isolated and find it difficult to access mainstream activities and education services, or find these do not cater to their needs.
As part of our creative community members can engage with:
> Weekly studio sessions and structured workshops
> Online workshops
> Visits to museums and galleries
> Entering artwork into exhibitions and events
> Volunteering at Arts Network to support new members settle in, and supporting staff in delivering creative sessions
> Volunteering with our partner organisations e.g. South London and Maudsley (SLaM) services; Horniman Museum & Gardens
> Remaining as Associate members when they have stopped engaging regularly with our programmes.
Our staff and practitioners are uniquely placed to understand the challenges faced by our members as many have experienced mental ill-health or cared for someone who has. We feel it’s essential for members to have a sense of ownership over our creative programmes, how the organisation is run and what services we offer. We have member Trustees on our Board and hold regular events for members to socialise and offer feedback in friendly and informal settings.
Referral
- Care-coordinators
- Psychiatrists
- Any mental health professional who is part of the applicant’s clinical support team and can provide ongoing support
Lewisham Service
Our Lewisham service is run from our studio at Mornington Centre, Stanley Street, London SE8 4BL. We offer studio sessions where members can take part in creative activities, guided by our facilitators, or they can explore their creativity by using a variety of materials we have on offer to develop their own projects. We also organise online workshops and local events when the weather allows! Please complete our online referral form (see above) if you are interested in joining these activities.
We accept referrals from clients living anywhere in the UK, not just Greater London. If you are able to access our online and/or in-person sessions and meet our referral criteria you can apply to become a member.
We also run sessions with partner organisations within the borough including the Albany, METRO Charity, the Horniman Museum & Gardens and Wildcat Wilderness.
Lambeth & Southwark creative programme
We have also run free creative programmes in Lambeth and Southwark for adults who identify themselves as having mental health support needs. You do not need to be currently accessing a mental health service to take part.
These have taken place in various venues including Darwin Court leisure centre, Stockwell Park Community Trust and Dulwich Picture Gallery.
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Safeguarding Policy
Arts Network makes a positive contribution to a strong and safe community and recognises the right of every individual to stay safe. You can read our safeguarding policy here.