Be Curious - Visiting an Art Gallery

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"Trying to interpret the world around me in just a few stitches was fascinating and quite challenging in ways I didn't expect. Doing the 'Stitch Memory Journal' made me feel inventive, stretched, creative and satisfied all in one."

Look at artwork in different ways. Find out more about yourself and your opinions. Build your confidence in talking about artwork.

Almost all places have a gallery. When was the last time you went to one? Going to an art gallery can be a great thing to do to lift your spirits. Galleries are often free, so anyone can go in. Print off our creative wellbeing exercises to take with you on a gallery visit.

Wellbeing benefits:

Think clearly
Improve decision making
Feel relaxed

Examples of how this activity can help me:

I want to find new ideas and inspiration for my creative work.
I want to enjoy time out for myself.

Length:

'One Word' activity: 5 minutes, plus additional 5 minutes per person.
'Impressions' activity: 5-10 minutes.

Who can I do this activity with?

'One Word' activity: with others.
'Impressions' activity: on my own or with others.

Where can I do this activity?

At a gallery.

How often can I do this activity?

When visiting a gallery.

What do I need?

A local art gallery

Gallery plan (map) – Optional - ask for one at the gallery, but if not available just browse the gallery without a map

A pen/pencil

Notebook

Did you know?

Looking at something a person considers beautiful triggers a response in part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex. This part of the brain is associated with pleasure.

"I liked looking at the 'Autumn Leaves' painting in the Virtual Gallery. It inspired me to go to my local gallery and try the activity there."

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