Art Monitor

Art Monitor comprises a series of programmes designed to help members of vulnerable communities increase self-confidence, communication skills and self-determination. Programmes use techniques such as colour manipulation and perspective, comic-book styles and graffiti to assists with self confidence and understanding of self and others, to foster an interest in art – both traditional and contemporary – and to encourage learning and using of computer based skills such as Photoshop.  Art Monitor projects are designed to be delivered in small groups, using top-quality AppleMac computers, by a creative facilitator and a psychologist, who monitors participants’ progress in the project.  The programmes are designed for people with learning difficulties, those with mental health issues, victims of domestic violence, carers, young offenders, children and young people excluded from mainstream education, and others.

Art Monitor programmes include Kaleidoscope, which works with colour, Looking Glass, which works with perspective, Not-So Comic and ColourKube, as well as programmes that use art, cartoons and graffiti.

During 2008 and 2009, we have been working with a number of partner organisations on the pilot Art Monitor programme funded by Arts Council England. During 2009 we will be widening the scope of the programme to include new client groups, new partners and new approaches.

If you would like more information about Art Monitor, or would like to see some of the programme in action, please contact us:
David 07958 320684 david@art-beyond-belief.com
Emel 07956 022197 emel@art-beyond-belief.com