Art that connects, transforms, and drives social change

Arts Lab brings people together through visual art to respond to today’s biggest challenges – from climate change to inequality and conflict.

 

Through workshops, events, and exhibitions, we turn creativity into action – helping people make a real difference in their lives, their communities, and the wider world.

 

We connect artists, activists, and changemakers across climate, education, health, and justice.

 

Why art? Why now?

In a time of environmental crisis and growing division, creativity and collaboration are more essential than ever.

Building a better future – like making art – takes imagination, empathy, and action

Its novelty and uniqueness was attention-grabbing; I’d never done anything like this before.

Assistant Professor
- Department of Peace & Development Studies, University of Bradford, UK

The collaborative part of the activity encouraged teamwork, respecting others’ ideas and helping to overcome disagreement.

Peace & Conflict Studies student
- PIASS, Huye, Rwanda

Doing art every day, has given me a voice, helped me to develop a more refined creative skill set, and boosted my confidence as a professional artist ready to take on the world!

Matt O’Halloran
- Illustrator & Arts Lab Experimenter

Ideal for young people with emotional and medical/ mental health difficulties. Students feel safe, overcome the reluctance to get involved and have fun.

Assistant Principal
- Schools Company South & West

A truly moving and tender day sharing personal stories, painted memories and listening to one another's hearts with Syrian refugee families and the local community. The passion for community, acceptance and love was contagious.

Saif Ali
- Founder Integr8 UK

The environment you create feels like another world which helps the students remember educational experiences in a positive light. Learning can be fun!

Tim Wightman
- KEVICC Head of Art & University of Plymouth Teacher Trainer

The Arts Lab project is the one thing that isn’t ticking boxes in exercise books, that allows the prisoners to express themselves freely, and helps them to offload anxieties.

Mike Walker
- Head of Safer Custody, HMP Dartmoor

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