Dumfries Creative Health & Wellbeing Symposium Report – now available!

In February, OutPost Arts hosted the first Creative Health & Wellbeing Symposium in Dumfries, bringing together artists, health professionals, community leaders and researchers to explore the power of creativity in supporting health and wellbeing.

Highlights from the day:

• Launch of the Creative Wellbeing Manifesto – putting creativity at the heart of health, education and community life.
• Inspiring keynote talks & performances.
• Practical examples of creative initiatives supporting young people, neurodivergent individuals and local communities.

The symposium sparked ideas, connections and a shared passion for embedding creativity into everyday life and services. The event was supported by ACHWS.

Read the full report and discover how arts and culture are shaping healthier, more connected communities