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CreateWell Facilitator Learning Series Supports Artists and Community Wellness

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At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together.
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May 25, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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78% of respondents said arts-based wellness programming is important.

In 2026, we will:
• Expand CreateWell programming
• Grow partnerships with health and community organizations
• Use the arts to support mental health, connection, and healing

The arts are care. The arts are community.
Expanding Arts & Wellness (CreateWell) 78% of respondents said arts-based wellness programming is important. In 2026, we will: • Expand CreateWell programming • Grow partnerships with health and community organizations • Use the arts to support mental health, connection, and healing The arts are care. The arts are community.
January 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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✨ Our 2026 Plans, Shaped by You ✨
170 artists, members, and community voices across the Quinte region shared what matters most for the future of the arts.
Here’s how your feedback is shaping our work in 2026.
#QuinteArts #ArtsForAll #AccessibilityInTheArts #CreateWell #CommunityLed #CreativeQuinte
✨ Our 2026 Plans, Shaped by You ✨ 170 artists, members, and community voices across the Quinte region shared what matters most for the future of the arts. Here’s how your feedback is shaping our work in 2026. Quinte arts council logo above text
January 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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✨ Thank You for an Incredible 2025 ✨

🌱 Launching CreateWell
2025 marked the launch of our Creative Arts program, supporting community wellbeing through arts-based approaches.

#2025 #qac
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December 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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✨ This Giving Tuesday, invest in creativity, community, and wellbeing. ✨

The Quinte Arts Council empowers our region through programs that ensure the arts are accessible to all.

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🎨 Arts Education From the classroom to the stage, our in-school visual and performing arts programs give children and youth the confidence, creativity, and skills they’ll carry for life. 💛 CreateWell Creative Arts Therapy Launching in 2025, CreateWell supports individuals navigating addiction, housing precarity, trauma, and mental health challenges. Your support helps us bring healing, resilience, and hope through art-making. ♿ Accessibility in the Performing Arts (Two-Year Project) We’re breaking down physical, social, and systemic barriers so everyone—regardless of ability—can participate fully in the performing arts. 📰 Umbrella Arts For over 30 years, our flagship magazine has celebrated local artists, shared cultural stories, and amplified creative voices in our region. 📅 What’s On Quinte The most comprehensive arts and cultural events listing in the area, connecting tens of thousands of residents with concerts, exhibitions, theatre, festivals, and more. 💙 Your Giving Tuesday gift fuels imagination, inclusion, and wellness. Help us continue building a vibrant, equitable arts community for everyone. 👉 Donate today and be part of the arts future we’re creating together.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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This afternoon we hosted colleagues from across Greater Manchester to discuss supporting Older People to live well!

Ending with a screening of a creative film based on research around brain health, created by Dr Simon Parry + Dr Sarah Fox.

#CreateWell #CreativeHealth
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM