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The Art of Care
We’re thrilled to invite you to The Art of Care, a series of talks and conversations hosted by New Art West Midlands (NAWM) and DASH in partnership with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. The programme will take place between February and March 2025, both online and in-person at Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), Grove Lane, Smethwick, B66 2QT.
The Art of Care will explore how art can address themes connected to the hospital setting—such as trauma, love, care, wellbeing, and illness—and shape the new gallery’s future programming. These sessions are open to West Midlands-based artists, art workers, organisations, and others with relevant experience.
Book your free place via Eventbrite using the links below.
Key Details
- Format: Online & In-person at MMUH
- Who Should Attend: Artists, art workers, and organisations interested in the intersection of art and care.
Session 1: Welcome & Introduction
In-person: Tuesday, 11 February, 10–12 PM
Online recording: Shared Tuesday, 25 February
Session 2: What to Do, What to Do
In-person: Wednesday, 26 February, 10:30–12 PM
Live Online: Tuesday, 11 March, 2–3 PM
Session 3: How to Do It
In-person: Tuesday, 4 March, 10–12 PM
Live Online: Tuesday, 18 March, 2–3 PM
Full programme details, schedule, speaker bios, access information and booking links can be found here (opens as a pdf).
Access Information
- The in-person venue is fully accessible.
- Online sessions will include live captions and be facilitated by an experienced host.
Attendance
Attendance is flexible—you’re welcome to join one, two, or all three sessions. But we ask that you please book in advance.
For any queries or access requirements, please email colette@dasharts.org.