DISCOVER THE IMPACT OF HEALING ARTS SCOTLAND 2024

What the groups said about the impact of the Relay

SAID IT HAD A STRONG POSITIVE IMPACT
0 %
SAID THEY WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO OTHER GROUPS
0 %
said it offered a fresh approach to creating artistic work
0 %
said it helped participants connect with other Arts & Health groups
0 %

Strengthening Connections

Before the Relay:

Only 25% felt closely connected to other Teaching Artists.

After the Relay:

SAID IT HAD A STRONG POSITIVE IMPACT
0 %
COLLABORATED MORE REGULARLY WITH OTHERS
0 %
FELT MORE CONNECTED TO THE WIDER ARTS & HEALTH SECTOR
0 %

Participant voices

“Our group absolutely loved taking part — it was innovative, fun, and meaningful.”

“The Relay showed the power of art to connect people who may never meet.”

“Being part of something bigger gave us energy, purpose, and fresh ideas.”

What Participants Valued Most

- Feeling part of something bigger.
- A creative and therapeutic way to explore topics like loneliness and community wellbeing.
- New methods for creating and sharing art.
- Deeper connections with their own groups and the wider community.
- Inspiration to continue using the Relay model in their own work.

Inspire positive impact