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This exciting collaborative project began in summer 2023 and has enabled the adults who have learning disabilities/ physical disabilities who are supported by both Artventure and The Meath to visit riverside settings together, and to learn about and explore their own areas of interest.
From local history to the workings of a lock, barge art to wildlife, the river that runs between the two charities has provided a wealth of creative stimulus.
The collaborative project celebrates both The Meath and Artventure’s joint appreciation of their beautiful local surroundings, art and enablement. While the project culminated in this eclectic exhibition, the project has also provided a myriad of opportunities for the adults who are supported by the two local charities.
“Art has always been very important to me, and I find it therapeutic. This project has provided lots of new subject matters and it’s been good to work with new people and go on visits. The project has also enabled me to step out of my comfort zone and try some creative writing.”
Andrew, Meath Resident
Dapdune Wharf was a source of great inspiration as we learnt lots about the history of the River Wey navigation. I learned lots about the lives of the river workers from an old painting there, so a work of art has inspired some further works of art. I think it’s important to hold the exhibitions because people can enjoy our work and see that we all have talents to offer, it is also reaffirming to see our work exhibited.”
Mel, Meath Resident
“You can create anything you want. I love the River Wey Project, it started with a visit to Wisley together and I took digital photos for the first time- it turns out I had a hidden talent! Now we’re using some of the photos we took to create paintings for the exhibition.”
Pippa, Artventure Client
