The Art Box

The Art Box is a community organisation working in partnership with others to deliver community arts projects. We aim to give differently-able people & those who may have difficulty engaging with their community the opportunity to work alongside people as equals and develop new social skills and networks. Our desired outcomes are to: Improve social... cohesion & build self-esteem; Raise awareness & develop new skills; and Celebrate the local community. The Art Box is a creative space in a natural place, providing a service to anyone who is unable to access mainstream resources independently. Through our work we support learning, creativity & communities. We run sessions for people with & without disabilities, nurturing their creative potential & providing opportunities for them to express & share their work. We strive to increase understanding between our diverse communities. At The Art Box, we build social capital. Our projects are organic in nature, growing from an identified need within the local context. Rooted within the community, our projects bring diverse people together to celebrate our neighbourhoods diverse community, learn about their shared natural environment, and to create a legacy that provides a focus for future celebratory community activity.Read More