Artheads is a 'not-for-profit' group committed to helping anyone suffering with drug, alcohol and mental health problems. We achieve this by providing a safe place in which clients can join with members of the wider community in all kinds of creative art and music activities.
“Artheads seeks to provide a safe, friendly, drug and alcohol free environment in which people can explore their creativity and imagination, through the use of art and music. We do this regardless of ability to pay.
Our activities aim to engage the whole community in order to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions around addiction problems.”
Who are we? Practising local musicians and artists, who run a series of art and music groups out of the Artheads 'HQ'. Many of our volunteers are themselves in recovery from addiction issues. What do we do? Timetabled events at Artheads have included a weekly creative art group, music jams, DJ evenings, open mic nights and '5 Rhythms' dance groups. We have lots of art and music resources at hand, and are very open to accommodating whatever creative idea you might want to try out. Check our timetable for an up-to-date schedule and further details. How did it start? Artheads began in 2007 as a collection of recovering addicts who felt the need to convey a message of 'life after drugs', and to further educate the public about substance abuse. From the initial art exhibitions and gigs, we have now become an established group with a permanent venue in Bury St Edmunds. |
Who can come? All members of the public are welcome to attend timetabled events at Artheads. This includes anyone under sixteen as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. We especially welcome anyone affected by drug, alcohol and mental health problems. Does it cost? All our activities are available to everyone regardless of your ability to pay. The suggested donation for each activity is £3. But we'll gratefully accept whatever you can spare. Why do we do it? We feel that people who are trying to address their drug and alcohol problems face huge challenges. This can be as simple as having a lot of free time and nowhere safe to spend it. Or it could be experiencing deeper confidence and self-esteem issues. Whatever the reason, having a safe, creative social outlet such as Artheads, is crucial at this defining point in someone's life. |
