It’s official, businesses that nurture creativity have employees who feel well, connected and inspired!

“The benefits of viewing art, creating art or participating in a creative activity include: overall better mental health, decreased stress, the chance to process complicated emotions and deeper connection with others with others, and there is increasing evidence to support this.”

An all-Party Parliamentary study reveals the positive benefits from engaging with art and culture. Over 82% of people who engaged reported feeling more well, and outcomes of the arts-on-prescription service showed: increases in self-esteem and confidence; a greater sense of control and empowerment; improvements in psychological wellbeing, with a social return on investment of £11.55 for every £1 spent. In addition, a study by the Journal of American Art Therapy Association found that participants who made visual art for 45 minutes saw a reduction in cortisol, a hormone associated with stress. 

Even the act of doodling has huge benefits. Traditionally thought to be a sign of distraction – an indication that your mind was not where it was supposed to be – recent research in neuroscience, psychology and design reveal that doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new concepts and retain information.

We know that a workplace should inspire and motivate the people who work within it. Studies by Dr Craig Knight at the University of Exeter and British Council for Offices suggest that a conducive and appealing working environment will boost staff morale and promote wellbeing, and we know that art in the office plays a huge part in that. But once these spaces have been designed, created and the artwork installed, what next? How do we continue to stimulate creativity and promote wellbeing at work through art?

Art Acumen is a workplace art consultancy with twenty years’ experience delivering creative, diverse and highly engaging art programmes with a whole range of creative activities to keep your workforce well, connected and happy, from co-created commissions, art workshops, art talks & tours, through to annual art rental programmes involving staff-led selection. Integral to the success of all our art programmes and projects is our bespoke approach, the quality of our consultation and our ability to distil these discussions into impactful, engaging and inspiring creative experiences.

Please contact us if you would like more information about our services, or to arrange a free consultation.