Arts Team

Maximus Stephens – Summer Pop

Jess Glynne Jess Glynne is a huge worldwide artist and for me, is one of the first artists I go to for feel good summer music. She has such a unique voice which makes her stand out from the crowd. Below are just a few of her top hits, checkout her YouTube channel for moreContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Summer Pop”

Hidden Talents – Jo Welch

We’ve been finding out about Jo Welch’s creative cakes! They look amazing… Jo says about them: I started making cakes when I lived in Sheffield for the staff at the unit I worked. They often said how lovely they were and it moved on from making birthday cakes to wedding cakes for friends and family. WhenContinue reading “Hidden Talents – Jo Welch”

Maximus Stephens – Escape to a Different World (Pt 2)

For this week’s music post , we are returning to the topic of film music and once again, embarking on a journey through different worlds and dimensions! I have picked another three film composers to transport you into a peaceful and tranquil mindset – please click on the YouTube links below to listen to theContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Escape to a Different World (Pt 2)”

Annie Graham – Colours

Hi all – this week I’ve decided to start following a theme to help guide these posts and hopefully give me a bit of a challenge! To ease into this, I looked at songs that use colour in their lyrics and titles. I hope you enjoy and I’d love to hear suggestions for future themesContinue reading “Annie Graham – Colours”

April Creative Challenge

It was great to see what you all did for the March creative challenge, thanks for sending in all your contributions. Now we are into April and the daffodils are out in their numbers, all the beautiful colourful plants and flowers are starting to unfurl and push through… a welcoming sign. Also in April willContinue reading “April Creative Challenge”

Trust Craft Club

Up for a new group? Let us know if this would be of interest?? art@york.nhs.uk All crafts and skills welcome – whether you are into knitting/crochet/cross stitch or embroidery at any skill level feel free to join in, for a cuppa and chat whilst being creative together. Share your project ideas and completed projects andContinue reading “Trust Craft Club”

Annie Graham – Favourite Covers

Hi everyone – I hope this post finds you well! This week, I have put together a range of covers to have a listen to. Feel free to dip in and out of these, and if you’d like to add anything please feel free to leave a comment! Peanut Butter (Easy Life cover) – EllieContinue reading “Annie Graham – Favourite Covers”

Maximus Stephens – Jazz Legends Part 1

For this week’s post we are looking at some jazz legends, don’t worry if your legend is missed, this is only part one, more will come. There is a range of different backgrounds and instruments this week, so hopefully there will be an artist for everyone. Throughout the post I will try to include someContinue reading “Maximus Stephens – Jazz Legends Part 1”

In The City with Martin Sainty

Destination: Bristol The first suggestion on a musical tour round the country is Bristol (thanks Bertrand for that.) So, first things first, I’ll be honest with you, I’ve never been to Bristol. The nearest I’ve been to Bristol is a Premier Inn just off the M5. But, I feel like I’ve been to Bristol, feelContinue reading “In The City with Martin Sainty”

Social Impact and Meaningfulness in Creativity

Michael Loveday is a writer, editor, and coach for writers and artists. Below are edited extracts from his winter Loveday’s Letter, with kind permission from the author. I’ve been thinking a lot about the social impact of what we do as artists and writers, and the meaningfulness of our efforts to create. A Crisis ofContinue reading “Social Impact and Meaningfulness in Creativity”