The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Arts Council England
This audio story focuses on the wellbeing programme at The Beaney, a museum and gallery in Canterbury, Kent. Laura spent time attending the wellbeing programme sessions including:
This story weaves together interviews and gallery sounds to demonstrate how much public cultural spaces like museums and galleries can play a significant role in public health and are a lifeline for many people. It captures the great work The Beaney staff, volunteers and creative practitioners do to support local communities and shares the lived experience of participants.
“The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge were delighted to be part of Laura’s audio stories programme. It gave us a new way to reflect on the breath of health and wellbeing work we deliver at the museum. Being able to hear from participants in ‘the moment’ of being in the museum, gave voice to authenticity, enjoyment and wellbeing benefits of their experience. We’ve enjoyed working with Laura and hope to work with her again in the future to further advocate for the impact of creative health in museum and heritage spaces. ” Leanne Macdonald, Health and Wellbeing Programme Coordinator, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.