This report tells the story of ‘Be Creative Be Well’, a grassroots arts and health programme. It explores the benefits potentially associated with artists working with local communities, shares new learning about collaboration of this kind, and offers recommendations on the commissioning process. Its audience includes regional and local agencies concerned with improving the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged communities and reducing health inequalities.

Ings R., Crane N., Cameron M. (2012). Be creative, be well: Arts, wellbeing and local communities: An evaluation. London: Arts Council England.