Art for Fun - Mindfulness, Mental Health and Creativity

Art For Fun aims to promote creative health in Beckton and Royal Docks, in response to the national demand for greater mental health provisions and the recognition that people in Newham have poorer health outcomes than the overall population.

We believe we can play a role in supporting local health and wellbeing by exploring mindfulness through art in our 2026 programming, while providing more opportunities for community development, participation, and empowerment.

We will plan a series of:

 • Artist-led workshops for group members that will be inspired by the principle of mindfulness, which is to bring non-judgemental awareness to our direct experiences with kindness and care and will be designed to:

  • Inspire the development of creative skills and confidence

  • Encourage social engagement and cross-cultural connection

  • Promote wellbeing by exploring self-care and mindfulness through art

 • Empowerment seminars for community members will educate community members on ways to bring more mindful art practices into their daily lives in support of their wellbeing.

 • Mindfulness training sessions for Art For Fun volunteers that will introduce them to the principles of mindfulness, how to incorporate them into facilitating art activities, and ways to support the group’s wellbeing as a volunteer.