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Gathering 18/19 May

We are pleased to share news of the final event of our research project, “Walking Publics/Walking Arts: walking, wellbeing and community during Covid-19”.

Over the past 16 months, our project has explored how creative walking activities have been and could be used to mitigate social isolation and anxiety, maintain health and wellbeing, enhance social connectivity, and facilitate cultural empowerment. We have investigated
the walking experiences and creative interventions of people during COVID-19 restrictions. ​
the ‘lockdown’ work of artists using walking activity within conditions of restriction.
the potential of the arts to sustain, encourage and more equitably support walking during and recovering from a pandemic. ​

At our Gathering, a 2-day event in London and Online on the 18 & 19 May 2022, we share and celebrate the use of creative walking to enhance wellbeing.

We will
host a series of ‘walkshops’ and presentations led by artists & Associate Partners
hear from commissioned artists about their making new walking work made with & for specific communities, including people with dementia and in end-of-life care
share our research findings on walking and creativity during COVID-19
launch our Project Report on people’s experiences of walking during the pandemic
launch and demonstrate The Walkbook, a free resource to support creative walking and wellbeing

The Gathering is free and takes place in person in central London on 18 May, and in a hybrid format on 19 May (East London/online). A free vegan lunch and refreshments will be on offer as well as free print copies of our project report ‘ : understanding walking and creativity during COVID-19′ and The Walkbook: Recipes for walking and wellbeing.

You can see the full programme, access information and speaker bios at https://walkcreate.gla.ac.uk/walkcreate-gathering-full-programme/ #

You can book a place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walkcreate-gathering-tickets-316844920687

Please do share this event with anyone who might be interested.

With best wishes

The WalkCreate Team

www.walkcreate.org

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