The Arts4Us project team gathered last week to align on goals and map out the next year of the project. It was a valuable opportunity to reflect, strategise, and build momentum for what’s next.

Here’s to a productive year ahead!

#Arts4Us #ProjectPlanning #EdgeHill

Photo of young poet Regina reading at a lectern with the Edge Hill University logo on. In the background, a red slide says 'Poetry reading' with logos for The Poetry Society, Arts4Us and a picture of Regina.

A banner for Arts4Us, with an Arts4Us logo, drawings of young people in bright colours, and text reading ' Working together to scale up place-based arts initiatives that support the mental health of children and young people'.

A tote bag with a purple Arts4Us logo and a black and white page saying Mental Health Matters in bubble writing on a table

Thanks to Young Poets Networker Regina, who read their poem 'Salmon' at the #Arts4Us showcase event at Edge Hill Uni, Lancashire yesterday. Regina read to an audience of young creatives, academics, & arts and health professionals, opening a day about research into creative health.

On the 3rd June 2025, Prof Vicky Karkou was part of a roundtable discussion at the House of Lords organised by the APPG.
It was a great opportunity to talk about the role of the arts in supporting children's mental health and our 2 flagship projects: #Arts4Us & #ArtsfortheBlues

Participants will receive payment of up to £25 per hour (or equivalent in vouchers) and travel expenses to Edge Hill University where applicable, as well as training, support, & mentorship in research methods, leadership, & other life skills.

#wellbeing #creativehealth #Arts4Us