Benefits of getting involved in the arts

The Arts Council believes getting involved in arts activity can inspire a new lease of life.

Arts activity has the power to raise self esteem, confidence and motivation and can have a positive effect on a person’s well being.

Participation within the arts can promote a transformation, inspiring a new lease of life whilst encouraging a more adventurous way of lifelong learning and active ageing.

Getting involved in arts activity is an excellent way of overcoming issues of social exclusion and loneliness.

Terri Hooley, Northern Ireland's ‘Godfather of Punk’ helps Victoria Gass, from the
Arts Council of Northern Ireland launch ‘Jump into the Arts’, promoting free and low
cost arts events to older people in Belfast.

There is a wide range of free and low cost arts activities on offer to older people.

So why not take advantage of fresh opportunities through the arts to meet new people and develop exciting new interests?


Arts Events (including free and low cost events)

Transport

Offers and Access