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Description of initiative
The project mapped and researched how museums, galleries and cultural institutions across Europe can engage with an audience beyond the traditional means of outreach a) how to reach the marginalised; b) investigating the link between cultural/ social participation and health (well being); c) how to include volunteers from non traditional groups.
The project looked at how best to work with groups that are often overlooked in outreach, inclusion and volunteering opportunities, including: Disabled people (physical disability,mental health issues, HIV), Elderly people, Working class, Ethnic minorities, Families, Homeless people.
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Themes: Culture and...
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Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
Much evidence suggests that cultural participation helps communities’ engagement; it enables better well-being and broadens social and cultural diversity. If outreach is embedded in the core of organisations, rather than provided by project funding with a limited life, it will create sustainable power. Instead of relegated participation at the margin of the strategic development, this is an opportunity to mainstream the work and refocus on longer-term impact and solutions.