Art Matters is a community arts studio and centre of wellbeing and mindfulness.
Art Matters aims to connect communities and provide pathways to recovery.
At the heart of everything we do, lies hope, respect, enabling and inclusion.
Hope: the belief that recovery is possible for every individual.
Respect: valuing differences and all contributions.
Enabling: giving people encouragement and support to achieve their goals.
Inclusion: the belief that everyone has a right to participate fully in society.
Who we are
Redhill Art Matters is a social enterprise service built to help people living with mental ill health re-gain important life skills in employment and volunteering in a safe and friendly environment.
What we do
Established in 1995, Art Matters is a community arts studio and centre of wellbeing, mindfulness and growth, aiming to connect communities and provide creative pathways to recovery.
The studio offers a person-centred and supportive environment, in which service users are encouraged to explore their creativity, curiosity, and develop new skills and confidence, working as artists alongside experienced and creative staff and volunteers.
Individuals are encouraged to set themselves goals and take ownership of their development pathways, building on personal strengths and aspirations in a shared and inclusive environment.
We work directly with East Surrey Community Connections services.
Who we help
Applicants to Art Matters should be over 18, live in East Surrey, have a recognised mental health diagnosis and an interest in exploring creativity.
Individuals may already be accessing Community Connections services in East Surrey.
Getting referred
Self referrals, GP practices and organisations providing services to people with a mental health diagnosis.
Additional info
Download our service leaflet for further information.
To make a self referral please fill out our referral form.
Our Approach
The studio offers a personal approach, in which artists are encouraged to explore their creativity; in this way artists can develop new skills and confidence.
If you feel that your mental health would benefit through attending Art Matters, please contact the studio for more information; enrolment is by referral, you can download the referral form here.