Photography for Wellbeing Walks to open Click & Collect Exhibition

Click & Connect, an exhibition of images by participants of Arc’s ‘Photography for Wellbeing Walks’ in Stockport, open from Saturday January 27th to Saturday February 24th 2024 at Arc at Hat Works.

 Throughout the year and in all seasons, Arc runs a programme of ‘Photography for Wellbeing Walks‘ led by local artists, most recently with Rae Story.

The artists usually provide photographic ‘prompts’ or ‘briefs’ to guide the walk, such as Looking for Letters, Abstract, Framing the Ordinary, Macro or Perspective Shift, which focuses attention.

Rae said,

“Photography is a fantastic way to slow down, take a pause from our busy lives, and connect to where we are and to really notice what is in front of us – right now! To notice things that exist only in this moment, or that we’ve never seen before. In these ways it is a practice that supports mindfulness, wellbeing and refreshes us.”

Photographing and connecting with our local area also takes us out into the environment so that we are moving, walking and breathing fresh air, in natural light. As a group activity we are also sharing the experience and connecting with others.

One participant said,

“I liked being able to look around somewhere I have seen loads of times before, in a different way.”

Another participant said,

“I love the social side of meeting with other people to take photographs.”

The exhibition opens with a launch event at Hat Works from 11:00-15:00 on Saturday, January 27th and closes with an event on Saturday, February 24th. These events coincide with Arc’s Saturday Art Clubs, which include several creative activities for ages 3+.

Between those dates the exhibition is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00-16:00, aligned with Hat Works Cafe opening hours.

Fancy joining the next walk? Please visit here for details and to book via Eventbrite, or call in to Arc and speak to a member of staff.

For more information, follow Arc on social media or visit the website at https://arc-centre.org/exhibition-click-and-connect/