Artcore is an international centre for contemporary art and creativity that is based in Derby, UK, and is home to a gallery, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe. A vibrant hub for commissioning, production, presentation and debate, we offer opportunities for diverse audiences to engage directly with creative practices through participation and discussion. During COVID19 isolation we are taking our classes online so we can continue to connect with our community and support your well-being through creativity.

In our Thoughts project is creatively supporting our communities to cope with loss and bereavement during the Coronavirus. This is a year long project which began in August 2020 and is supported by the mental health charity Mind. A partnership initiated by Artcore and Sahara. In the lead up to July 2021, we will be distributing 'In Our Thoughts' Memories packs and encouraging the community to form a virtual memorial and culminate into a showcase in which we will have developed a collective memorial. There will be bi weekly art surgeries and activities online and onsite to encourage and support members with their mental health during these uncertain times.  We have also developed a resource pack of support group.  

If you work for an organisation, care for an individual or more generally know of someone who would benefit from creating a piece of work for the collective memorial, please fill in this referral form and we will get in touch.  

For more information you can visit www.artcoreuk.com