Community Arts for Wellbeing
Installation Projects completed in Collaboration with Cumberland Council
Why we advocate Community Arts for Wellbeing
Community arts is a form of creative expression that involves individuals coming together to engage in artistic activities that reflect and enrich their shared experiences. As a creative wellness studio that focuses on establishing connections through cultural stories and giving a voice to diverse groups, community arts can uplift wellbeing by creating a sense of belonging, improving mental health, and inspiring positive change. It turns creativity into a powerful tool for social cohesion, allowing communities to celebrate their stories, heal, and thrive together.
OUR PROJECT DETAILS
Since 2022, Mindkshetra has been collaborating with Cumberland Council on these Community arts-based Wellbeing initiatives. Each year, the art installation raises awareness about mental health and celebrates the rich cultural diversity within the Cumberland Council area.
The land of the Darug people, the local Cumberland area, is densely populated by people with South Asian backgrounds. October is a festive month and also marks "Mental Health Month". There is a massive stigma within South Asian Communities when discussing Mental Health. On the other hand, it is also a culture heavily influenced by rich art practices. The public art installations have paved the way for a visual dialogue and a message of using "Arts for wellbeing" and also celebrating the diversity and vibrancy that South Asian culture has to offer.
