Art Beyond Belief

Via Dolorosa at 2010 Världens Fest (Festival of the World) in Sweden

On Friday 4th June, David Sparrow will be presenting the Via Dolorosa at the Festival, which takes place from 4th to 6th June in Växjö, the cathedral city of the Church of Sweden Diocese linked with the Anglican Diocese of Oxford. This will be its second outing in Sweden this year, having been shown as part of the Holy Week devotions in Växjö. Download the Festival  programme

Festival of Dialogue 2010 launches

Last year, Art Beyond Belief ran a successful Festival of Dialogue in Slough. This year we are organizing further events across the Thames Valley in conjunction with SEEFF. There will be a number of round table discussions organized across the area, followed by a conference in Slough on 22nd May. For more information call Andrea on 07958 320686 or email andrea@art-beyond-belief.com

ABB events during Interfaith week in Slough

included screenings of Via Dolorosa through out the day on Tuesday, and Borrow-a-person sessions each day at Slough Central Library or Kingsway. For more information about Interfaith week events in Slough, visit the Slough Faith Partnership website

Looking Glass exhibition at West Wing Arts Centre

The exhibition of work by adults attending the Therapeutic Day Unit at Wexham Park Hospital, produced as part of our Looking Glass programme, will be at the West Wing Arts Centre in Stoke Road, Slough throughout October. There will be an open event on Thursday 15th October between 3pm and 5pm – all are welcome. The programme is part of ABB’s Art Monitor project, funded by Art Council England, which helps people from a range of different backgrounds address issues of self-confidence and self-determination through computer-based art.

For more information, please call Emel Soylu on 07956 022197 emel@art-beyond-belief.com.

Exhibition of work at Slough Museum – reflecting on mental health

An exhibition of work by adults attending the Therapeutic Day Unit at Wexham Park Hospital, produced as part of our Looking Glass programme, will be at Slough Museum from 8th July and for the rest of the month, and can be seen during normal museum opening hours. The official launch will take place on Monday 13th July between 3pm and 8pm – all are welcome. The programme is part of ABB’s Art Monitor project, funded by Art Council England, which helps people from a range of different backgrounds address issues of self-confidence and self-determination through computer-based art.

For more information, please call Emel Soylu on 07956 022197 emel@art-beyond-belief.com.

Exhibition of work by young people from Wexham School’s Autism Resource Base – Slough Library

An exhibition of work by young people from Wexham School’s autism resource base. produced as part of our Art Monitor programme, will be launched at Slough LIbray on Wednesday 20th May. The pupils have taken photographs in and around Slough and used them as the basis of Comic-style pages, adding their own words, thoughts and comments to tell their stories. Explains ABB’s David Sparrow:
“Our Comic project with Wexham tackled lack of self-confidence and has helped promote a wider understanding of Asperger Syndrome, and the issues these creative young people face. Through Comic-based stories they were able to explore at their own pace situations that make them happy, sad, uncomfortable or confident.”
The project is part of ABB’s Art Monitor programme, funded by Art Council England, which helps people from a range of different backgrounds address issues of self-confidence and self-determination through computer-based art.

The Comic exhibition is on the first floor at Slough Library from 18th May to 6th June, as can be visited during normal library opening hours. For more information, please call Emel Soylu on 07956 022197 emel@art-beyond-belief.com.

To find out more about Asperger Syndrome, see the National Autistic Society’s website www.nas.org.uk/asperger

Family Links Nurturing Programme – new programme at Stoke Poges Lane Mosque Slough

A new Family Links programme begins on 18th April at Stoke Poges Lane Mosque. Sessions are weekly for ten weeks, from 4.30 to 7pm each Saturday, and are facilitated by Azhar and Rosie Khan. Materials are provided and a crèche is available. Men, women and couples are welcome. To book, or for more information, email azhark62@hotmail.com.

Family Links is accredited by the Association of Family Practitioners.

More information about ‘Family Links’

Is peace possible in the Holy Land after Gaza? – event 16th March Gerrards Cross

Monday 16th March at 7.30pm at Gerrards Cross Methodist Church, Jerusalem Peacemakers will be speaking about the impact of recent events in Gaza on efforts for peace building, and how you can help … for more details contact Rev Kelly Allen on 01753 885973 allenkelly3@gmail.com.

Download the flyer for more information

Benefit Concert in aid of multicultural Intergratsia School in the Holy Land – 30th March, London

There will be a concert on Monday 30th March at 6.30pm at St Marylebone Chuch in Baker Street, London, in aid of the Intergratsia School in the Holy Land. The concert will be a commemoration and tribute to all children ‘for the health and wealth of all nations reswt on upon its children’. Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal, former Bishop of Jerusalem will give a keynote address.

Booking essential. Download information and booking form

Read more on the FacilitateGlobal website

Continuing Dialogue events planned for spring 09

Following the success of the Round Table events held over the past four months as part of the Festival of Dialogue, we are planning similar events, to be held at three-weekly intervals, starting in the spring. We will also be creating a forum to explore compassion in mental health care. If you would like to be kept informed of developments, please contact David on 07958 320684 david@art-beyond-belief.com