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The Museums of Olot have focused on community-centered art projects that emphasize lifelong learning. One example is “El museu entra a casa” (2021), which brought art directly to elderly residents at La Caritat and Montsacopa residences. Participants could choose an artwork, live with it, and be photographed, with the images later displayed on museum façades — creating a meaningful connection between art, emotion, and community.

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The Olot Museums have embarked on a new phase focused on people and lifelong education, with community art projects. One example is “The Museum Comes Home” (2021), which brought art to elderly residents of La Caritat and Montsacopa care homes. Participants selected a museum artwork to have in their residence for a few days and were photographed with it, demonstrating the connection between art, emotion, and memory. The project culminated in large portraits displayed on building façades, highlighting and honouring elderly people after the confinement period.

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A social theatre performance telling a story about mental health through four voices: two mothers and two adolescent daughters share, in the first person, their experiences with mental health, as the daughters face depression and eating disorders for different reasons. From the perspectives of both generations, the play addresses issues such as school bullying, sexual abuse, social media use, suicide, and how mental health challenges affect the entire family. Together, they undertake a cathartic and raw journey, presenting mental health honestly without glamorizing or romanticizing it, while conveying a message of hope and, above all, the importance of asking for help.

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The comic project “In My Own Way” was created based on a real-life story, in which the author recounts a family member’s experience to raise awareness about the effects of substance use on mental health. This initiative, born from a collaboration between Primary Care of ICS Anoia and the Department of Education, aims to educate adolescents aged 14–16 on the connection between drugs and mental illness, offering tools to reflect on their beliefs and attitudes. The project combines art as a transformative medium with pedagogy, producing educational materials that include the comic, a learning guide with visual and pedagogical resources, and direct interaction between the author and students. The pilot implementation took place at the Institut Pla de les Moreres in Vilanova del Camí (from 12 March to 25 April 2024), including various sessions: comic reading and discussion, meeting the author, myth-busting activities, role-playing exercises, and creating posters with positive messages on mental health and addiction. The impact has been highly positive for both students and teaching/health teams, highlighting the power of artistic language to connect with young people and encourage critical thinking. Currently, the comic is being digitized into an interactive video format in collaboration with the Igualada City Council to expand its reach and usefulness in new educational contexts. Results suggest the potential to extend the project to other secondary schools in Anoia, consolidating a model that unites art, health, and education to promote prevention and emotional well-being.

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Screening of the film The Aspirant, directed by Lauren Hadaway, United States, 2021. This session is organized in collaboration with the Osona Mental Health and Addictions Table on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (10 October). Alex Dall (Isabelle Fuhrman) is a university student who joins the rowing team, where becoming a starter requires extra physical and mental effort. Naturally highly competitive, she fully immerses herself in the team, pushing past her physical and mental limits as well as those of the people around her. She will not stop, even when reaching the extreme limits.

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A Journey Towards Well-Being” is a multi-centre pilot project between museums and primary care centres (CAPs), aimed at improving the emotional well-being of people diagnosed with mild to moderate anxiety through art and culture. The project is led by the Territorial Network of Museums of Tarragona and the Terres de l’Ebre.

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El Museu s’Apropa is a program of artistic activities organized by museums in the Apropa Cultura network and held in residences for older adults. The project was born in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the isolation of older adults living in care homes—and their limited access to cultural life—became evident. Through this project, museums bring art to the residences, organizing art workshops for seniors. The activities of El Museu s’Apropa create opportunities to elevate mood, stimulate cognitive processes, enhance interpersonal relationships, and enjoy aesthetic experiences, promoting a healthy life and good mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barcelona City Council requested an emergency intervention from Apropa Cultura at four municipal care homes, using art to combat isolation, reduce sadness, and improve the mental health of the older residents.

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La Dansa s’Apropa is a project by Apropa Cultura, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council and Mercat de les Flors, that brings dance directly to senior residences in Barcelona. The initiative builds on the earlier project El Museu s’Apropa and was commissioned by the Municipal Institute of Social Services (IMSS) of Barcelona for four municipal residences: Josep Miracle, Francesc Layret, L’Onada Guinardó, and Fort Pienc. A team of choreographers and dancers — including Montse Iranzo, Claudia Solwat, Elis Genís, Toni Mira, Magdalena Garzón, Susana Pérez, Xevi Dorca, and Toni Jodar — visits these residences weekly to offer dance sessions aimed at improving mood, stimulating cognitive processes, and enhancing social connections. Participants have an average age of 85 and often face cognitive and mobility challenges.

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Super’art is a long-term project, running annually but with continuity, that brings together the interests of the Museum of Art of Girona with the needs of the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service of Gironès – Pla de l’Estany (SRCG). The museum supports mental health service users in connecting with the community and facilitates their integration by providing access to the collection and promoting ongoing participation. At the same time, it raises awareness and fosters understanding without stigmatizing, encouraging gradual empowerment and the development of new skills.

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The project between the Ripoll Ethnographic Museum and the Fundació Map aims to foster active participation and full integration of people with special abilities. With an innovative approach, a unique collaboration has been established to train individuals supported by Fundació Map as museum guides. Through this initiative, members of the foundation become living transmitters of cultural heritage, sharing their perspectives and knowledge with museum visitors. The project not only provides meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities but also enriches the visitor experience with authentic and diverse narratives. Activities are designed to be fully accessible, with specific adaptations to ensure the full participation of everyone. This initiative exemplifies a commitment to inclusion and valuing all voices within the community, transforming the Ripoll Ethnographic Museum into a space that is genuinely inclusive and enriching for all. The project has a profound and positive impact: it provides people with special abilities a unique opportunity to play an active role in society as cultural guides, promoting their autonomy and integration.

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A group of caregivers, selected by professionals from CAP Roquetes according to pre-established criteria, will participate in this weekly workshop series over three months, led by a multidisciplinary team from the CAP. The program will conclude with a special Art Therapy session, facilitated by “El Taller dels Sentits”, a Centre for Plastic Expression and Art Therapy. Art Therapy provides a therapeutic space where creative processes are used to support individuals with psychological, physical, social, or emotional challenges, while also fostering their capacities and resources. The closing session will guide participants through an internal listening exercise using clay, followed by an expansive exercise with painting to recognize and strengthen connections within the group. This experience will allow caregivers to consolidate what they have learned, gain additional tools for self-care, and nurture the sense of community and support built during the workshops.

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“Connecta’t: Nature, Art, and Health at Mas de Colom” is a therapeutic and participatory experience that combines forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku/forest therapy), Qigong practices, and creative expression at Mas de Colom – Casa Borges in Tàrrega (Lleida). This experiential space uses immersive and emotional audiovisual resources to connect participants with local history, biodiversity, and culture. Coordinated by Ariadna Casas, an art historian, psychologist, Mindfulness instructor (MBSR-MBCT), and accredited forest guide, the program promotes physical and emotional well-being as well as social inclusion, using practices that are accessible and scientifically supported. Within the Ruta del Cister, Mas de Colom serves as a key point for art, health, and nature tourism, offering a comprehensive experience that connects visitors with cultural heritage, biodiversity, and wellness techniques.

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