Culture Cares:
Developing interventions that support the integration of arts in health care and well-being practices 2nd Edition
What happens when creativity meets health, well-being and social inclusion? Join Culture Cares and explore how art can become a powerful tool for prevention, empowerment, mental health and positive well-being.
Work with real challenges, discover inspiring practices from across Europe, connect with artists and health professionals, and turn ideas into new tools for collaboration.
Art and creative activities can play a role in prevention, (mental) health, personal development, empowerment and inclusion, from a more holistic view of care and well-being. However, integrating these practices in the domain of health care and well-being (HC&WB) is still a challenge. Therefore, students will study cases from all participating countries and develop tools (in the broadest sense of the word) that support the mutual understanding and professional cooperation of artists and professionals working in HC&WB.
The 2nd. edition of Culture Cares BIP will bring this creative community to Barcelos, a UNESCO Creative City and a vibrant hub of crafts, creativity and cultural heritage, where artistic practices and community engagement can inspire new perspectives on health, well-being and social inclusion.
Also, Culture Cares wants students to learn and think about the challenges the European health care and well-being systems face and the role the arts can play in the transition from care to positive health, including marginalised groups that often have limited access to (positive) health care.
18th of January 2027 to 19th of March 2027
English
To be defined by each higher education institution. Generally, most students will have this BIP certified in their Diploma Supplement as a minimum condition.
BA and MA students, from all RUN-EU universities.
Please contact your International Relations Office/or RUN-EU at your University.
Programme at a glance
Morning: Check-in, Welcome, Introduction to the programme, Introduction to the assignment
Afternoon: Pitches cases, week challenge (in thematic groups)
Evening: Free time
Tuesday (March 2nd)
Morning: Kick off, group work, stakeholder presentation
Afternoon: Hands-on workshops on applied arts approach to mental health and well-being
Evening: Free time
Wednesday (March 3rd)
Morning: Cultural visit to Contemporary Art Museum (Porto)
Afternoon: Exploratoty visit to the city
Evening: Free time
Thursday (March 4th)
Morning: Group work on the assignment, problem elaboration, and solution design
Afternoon: Group work on the assignment, problem elaboration, and solution design
Evening: Free time
Friday (March 5th)
Morning: Group work on the assignment, evaluation and closing
Afternoon: Travel time
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme, learners will be able to:
- Understand and critically discuss the role of arts and creative practices in promoting health, well-being and social inclusion, considering different cultural, social and professional perspectives.
- Collaborate across disciplines and cultures to identify and explore challenges related to health and well-being, engaging with stakeholders and integrating diverse knowledge, experiences and perspectives.
- Develop and communicate creative, stakeholder-informed ideas or interventions that respond to specific health, well-being or social inclusion challenges, using basic design and collaborative approaches.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on compliance with the prerequisites, order of submission, motivation, and balanced representation of the RUN-EU member institutions.
The total number of participants to be selected is 30, with an additional 5 candidates placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.
Involved organisations and persons
Häme University of Applied Sciences
Partner Organisation- Marika Ahonen (Instructor)
- Paula Rantamaa (Instructor)
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Partner Organisation- Antine Zijlstra (Instructor)
- Janneke Metselaar (Instructor)
Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave
Lead Organisation, Host Organisation- Jorge Pereira (Lead Instructor)
- Manuel Albino (Instructor)
Technological University of the Shannon
Partner Organisation- Jennifer Moran Stritch (Instructor)
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Partner Organisation- Markus Harwart (Instructor)
- Stefanie Neyer (Instructor)
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Grant Agreement Number: 101124674
