We work to create a safe, non-judgemental environment, of mutual support and respect for all, to empower individuals & communities to find their voice.
How?
With lots of groovy, socially inclusive creative projects.
Focusing on creativity and wellbeing.
Often working with lived experience for the young and the not so young.
Challenging life-limiting beliefs and helping us all, to a kinder and more creative way of being.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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We work not-for-profit and are registered with the Charities Aid Foundation accepting donations from Charitable Trusts. This is just one stream of funding. If you would like to support our work please get in touch.
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​Our recent focus has been on developing and delivering:
Hello you! An 'in-house' designed programme, crammed packed full of Dementia-friendly creativity.
Please see the Hello you! section of our website.​​​​​​​​​​​
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Say Hello! Email
Reviews!
Our current work is funded by our Charity partners and the BELPECH CHARITABLE TRUST
Open Access Arts @ The Guildford Institute
VE Day 80 YEARS
VE Day Tea Party - A Shared Moment of Celebration
A snapshot of our time shared together.
Make sure you click 🎵 for the music
Explore
Enormous credit to Open Access Arts and all involved for the effort they put in!! Always smilin, always engaging,.always welcome at Borovere Care Home
VE Day 80 Years The Guildford Institute
Just wanted to send a big thank you..
You added so much the event..
OAA Curiosity Boxes - The Amazing conversations that took place
Thank you!
Thank you! OAA were wonderful. Our residents had a wonderful time! Borovere Care Home
If you would like to see a larger screen version please go to our Facebook page! Just click here .....
Open Access Arts​
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Click - 'Exciting News' for snapsjots of our current adventures! You can see all our recent projects on our Facebook page
Our 2025 partners so far...
Dementia Friendly Sunflower Cafe Guildford
Greensleeves Care Homes - Borovere Care Home
The Guildford Institute
What you delivered was pitch perfect!
Thank you! The Guildford Institute
Open Access Arts
Creatives in Residence
Dementia Friendly Alton July '24- Jan '25
Watch a snapshot here....
Thank you. We really needed that (workshop) it was such fun
Carer - The Sunflower Cafe
Thank you for your amazing work.
I know the members absolutely
loved your sessions and we very much enjoyed working with you.
KLS Battersea
​Do I know you? Dementia Friendly Live Theatre @ DFA
That was brilliant! Congratulations!
To see all those smiling faces & people joining in it was wonderful! Charles Bland Belpech Trust
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Thank you so much - it was absolutely wonderful today. (Holiday At Home) Dementia Friendly Alton
Other adventures...​​​
​Watch our wonderful project in collaboration with Shakespeare's Globe.
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Funky Things - A few of our other OAA adventures.....
Untold Stories
