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BLOG: Do it on Purpose

The blogs we publish feature contributions from team members, collaborators and partners. In this edition, Alex McEwan, our Founder and Creative Director, reflects on her experience as a neurodivergent maker and the importance of the Arts Award. Back in 2020 I founded Albatross Arts, a community interest company dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessing […]

What people say

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“Permission to switch off. I never thought about it like that – how beneficial is that! so simple. So effective.”

Wates Group

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“OMG you guys are amazing. I’m blown away!”

Corporate Organiser

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“Thank you so much for a lovely art session. It was very calming and good for the soul, please hold more events like this.”

Hannah

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“I’m so proud of the number of such high quality sessions that have been delivered. It has also been amazing to see the impact that these sessions have had on the people that we support.”

Sense UK

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“We are excited for the next year ahead and expect the programme to grow year by year . We now have an opportunity to put in place a sustainable plan to enable the delivery of the brilliant Albatross Art sessions that have had a big impact on the people that we support.” (Arts & Wellbeing Team – Sense UK)

Sense UK

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“What a great way to feel connected and part of the community. We can’t wait to see the art displayed in the town. What a fantastic way to bring people together and encourage us to all feel proud of our town”

COP26 community family event at our pop up venue

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“Has worked wonders for my mental health after months of lockdown. Your body gets a bit of exercise and you open your eyes to a bit of culture, things you would probably not see otherwise.”

Adults (Mental Health)

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“If I hadn’t come today I would have been sitting at home on my own. I used to spend a lot of time at home alone. I got used to it. I didn’t realise how detrimental it was to my mental health. I just accepted it, it was normal”

Adults (Mental Health)

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“Probably the best and most meaningful business plan engagement I have ever had. For Albatross Arts this is not just a paperwork exercise”

Partner Organisation

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“Working with Albatross Arts is money well spent. They are passionate about what they do and this shines through while they are working with participants engaged in their programmes.”

Public Sector Clients

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“OMG I didn’t think I could do this and I didn’t really think I wanted to, to be honest, but it was awesome. I loved it and everyone at my table did too. I’m pretty proud of myself. “

Children / Young People / Parents

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“Fun, creative, cool, brilliant, artistic, exciting, imaginative, awesome, gooey!”

Children / Young People / Parents

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“ Being able to join this group online has been a lifeline for me. I don’t feel so alone and I know that others are in this situation. I have felt really supported. I would love to carry on making with the group. “

Parents / Carers

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“Screaming maelstrom stills. Sunlit thoughts meander through. Joyous calm creeps in.” (Haiku poem by Lillias)

Parents / Carers