TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2024

PHOTOGRAPHS ATTACHED: GROUP PHOTO OF PARTICIPANTS WITH CHRIS KELLY (LEFT) AND SCOTT HUDSON (CENTRE):

People living with long-term health conditions display printmaking at DCA

A wonderful display of printmaking created by people from across Tayside, living with long-term health conditions, has launched at Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA).

This collection of work was created by participants of the ST/ART@DCA Autumn School programme, part of Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust’s (THAT) annual partnership with DCA’s Learning Programme. Their family and friends had the opportunity to see their artwork which was on display (29 November – 2 Deember).

Participants living with a long-term condition, such as stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain, attended two different autumn school programmes in the professional artists Print Studio, during November.

These classes provided participants with exciting creative learning opportunities working with freelance tutors, DCA learning staff and THAT volunteers so participants could make sure they got the most out of the different programmes.

THAT project coordinator Chris Kelly said, “We have had a great autumn school programme this year. It’s been a while since we have delivered the photo screen printing programme and it is always a very popular way for participants to work with their own images. The risograph process is an accessible introduction to multi-layered picture making and again a very popular introduction to the print studio.”

Scott Hudson, DCA learning coordinator said, “The ST/ART@DCA autumn school is a step up from the summer programmes as it is a chance to have participants in a professional setting. It’s always an inspiration to be in this space with all the equipment and other artists working alongside the programme. It opens people’s eyes to new possibilities and a number of participants have since gone on to join the workshop.”

The autumn school has received great feedback from participants:

“Making something, a tangible memory brought to life and shared with new friends. Brilliant.”

“I am a happier girl during and after days at the programme, it also gets me out from the house in a safe environment.”

“I have been feeling quite emotional and withdrawn. It’s nice to be around others like me.”

“Meeting new folk, sharing ideas is a big confidence boost. I would like to come to the next one.”

ST/ART is an arts project primarily for stroke and acquired brain injury participants across Tayside, which is run by THAT in association with NHS Tayside.

For further information please contact Chris Kelly on 01382 835507 or by emailing chris.kelly2@nhs.scot

Contact:

Lyndsey Daun

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 424138