The WellArt Gallery has been a great success attracting a large number of people in to have a look round over the week we were there. We were really pleased that we had service users and volunteers working on projects in the gallery as this made it feel more open and people were more willing to talk and interact with us.
Tim Farron, the local MP, was kind enough to call in and support us as he has done with all our projects based in shops. Afterwards Tim kindly commented:
"I was inspired by the work I saw and it is fantastic use of an empty shop in Kendal. I want to thank Elephant Yard for taking the bold step and allowing Workbase to use the space. Mental health is often considered a taboo, but this exhibition helps to break that taboo and gives local people the chance to express themselves in a really powerful way."
The Gallery has raised the awareness and profile of the WellArt group, Workbase and issues around mental health. We plan further exhibitions of this kind in the near future and hope to involve other local charities and artists. Watch this space!
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