BrightSparks Research & Evaluation BrightSparks is dedicated to research & evaluation of its projects, feeding into the growing body of evidence of the effectiveness of arts in mental health.
National Research & Evaluation A collection of key documents from other organisations that support the work that we undertake.
Remote Art - throughout lockdown! WHEN?: Tue, May 19, 2020 BrightSparks Arts in Mental Health are delighted to launch a new programme to support people through creativity throughout the lock down.Summary text here will be shown on the news story lists. . . . read more (Posted )
Call for Art WHEN?: Fri, Jul 17, 2020 WHERE?: Online INVITATION FOR SUBMISSIONS to the "Out Of Sight Out Of Mind Exhibition" - please note the closing date is 31st July 2020. . .If you would like support with submitting please ring Sallie Varnum on 07585 602 238 or email office@brightsparksarts.uk . . . read more (Posted )
Arts in Mental Health co-ordinator Report June 2020 A report from the Arts in Mental Health Co-ordinators at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Tim Sayers and Lydia Towsey. . . . read more (Posted )
Every Brilliant Thing - Multi media project WHEN?: Fri, Mar 27, 2020 WHERE?: ONLINE During these difficult times, LPT and BrightSparks will be inviting people to compile artworks, creative writing, music, comedy, and anything else artistic.Summary text here will be shown on the news story lists. . . . read more (Posted )
Art collection `Pride` WHEN?: Tue, Oct 27, 2020 WHERE?: Attenborough Members of the Artspace arts groups worked with participatory artist Jemma Bagley to create this collection of artwork inspired by the word 'Pride' and its' various meanings. Unfortunately this collection is not accessible to the general public at the moment. . . . read more (Posted Tue, Oct 27, 2020)
Painting for Wellbeing WHEN?: Autumn 2019 WHERE?: The Bradgate Mental Health Unit Reception Area & The Evington Centre Reception Area Artist Scott Bridgwood worked with in patients at Mill Lodge, Stewart House, the Agnes Unit and the Bradgate Mental Health Unit to produce the body of artworks which have formed this exhibition. . . . read more (Posted Thu, Oct 15, 2020)
Alison Johnson Exhibition at Charnwood Museum Cafe Charnwood Arts artist Alison Johnsons solo exhibition Kaleidoscope Of Animals is now on show at Charnwood Museum Café . . . read more (Posted )
New Smoothie Album Release WHEN?: Tue, Jul 16, 2019 New Smoothie Album! - share with friends and CD available from Tim. . . . read more (Posted Tue, Jul 16, 2019)
Comedy Asylum is through to the final 25... WHEN?: Fri, Aug 15, 2019 WHERE?: Online Comedy Asylum is through to the final of the National Lottery's 25th birthday awards! This means that we've been shortlisted from over 700 projects :-) . . . read more (Posted Fri, Aug 9, 2019)
Award winning article from Tim and Theo WHEN?: Tue, Aug 20, 2019 Congratulations to our very own Tim Sayers and Theodore Stickley for their article “Participatory arts, recovery and social inclusion” published in the Mental Health and Social Inclusion journal. . . . read more (Posted Tue, Aug 20, 2019)
Submissions - 20th Art Exhibition WHEN?: Wed, Dec 4, 2019 WHERE?: Attenborough Arts Centre Submissions are invited for the 20th Annual Art Exhibition by Mental Health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. . . . . read more (Posted Fri, Sep 6, 2019)
EVERYBODY’S READING FEST - OPEN MIC WHEN?: Sat, Oct 5, 2019 WHERE?: Attenborough Arts Centre OPEN MIC SPECIAL SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 7-9.30PM AT THE ATTENBOROUGH ARTS CENTRE. . . . read more (Posted Thu, Sep 12, 2019)