Creative Doodle Book: Together While Apart
Outcomes
Originally created to support the Erasmus+ funded Ogmius project
The Creative Doodle Book is a hands-on resource developed by Mind the Gap and York St John University to support socially distanced community arts practice during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The disruption caused by Covid-19 forced many community groups to drastically adapt or even suspend their activities. This was particularly impactful on organisations working with marginalised and vulnerable people.
During ‘normal’ times the arts have a vital role in supporting resilience through providing opportunities for creative expression. During the Covid-19 crisis, it is even more vital to find ways for everyone to express their creativity in community contexts.
Between November 2020 and May 2021 the Creative Doodle Book project provided exciting ways for this to happen with over 3,500 books distributed and 120 sessions delivered to groups including students, people with learning disabilities and autism, people living with dementia and young offenders.
The short video below shares insights and experiences of the project from both the delivery team and the participants.
Creative Doodle Book: Together While Apart
Outcomes
Originally created to support the Erasmus+ funded Ogmius project