30 Years of Arts and Health - A Retrospective Exhibition

We're celebrating Arc leading arts and mental health programmes for the past 30 years with a colourful retrospective exhibition!

The exhibition itself features photographs of projects and artwork from across the years, plus some key pieces of artwork from major projects, including We Are Dreamers, The Other in Mother and Stockport Together Again. It will also have an area focussing on our most recent Arts for Wellbeing programmes, including participants’ stories of impact.

After nearly 30 years, our purpose is still the same: Using the power of creativity to support mental health, challenge stigma, and build resilience.We reach thousands of people every year—and we’re just getting started.

Whether you’ve connected with us to take part, volunteer, donate, or just explore something, you’re welcome at Arc - to create, connect and feel better.

The exhibition is open at Arc at Hat Works, on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00-16:00 and Saturdays 11:00-15:00 from September 27th to November 29th 2025.

Entry is free and booking isn't required, but donations to Arc are greatly appreciated, to help us to continue to deliver our arts for wellbeing programmes. The Hat Works cafe will be open for drinks, snacks and light lunches.

See here for visitor and travel information https://arc-centre.org/visit-us/

This event is part-funded by the UK government

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