'Held' goes on show again

'Held' exhibition, at the Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
Date: from September 2010
Address: Church St, Barnsley, West Yorkshire

The Start 'Held' exhibition is moving to the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley from September 2010. This is another chance to see this body of beautiful and thought-provoking work, and we hope you will be able to enjoy a visit during this time, and pass this information onto others who may be interested.

Here are some comments from visitors who came to see 'Held' at Manchester Art Gallery:

"The exhibition is beautifully put together...the artistry so superb and the messages behind each exhibit is deeply profound. I found the whole experience visually stimulating, mentally thought provoking, and on a humanistic level, very humbling."

"Great insight into what people experience and makes you think what a privilege to feel 'happy' in your life..."

"It's absolutely stunning, absolutely amazing..."

"Fantastic, engaging, funny, cathartic and warm."

"I was struck by the power and expressive impact of the artwork..."

About 'Held'

The Held exhibition explores mental wellbeing through art. A wide range of artists express the idea that we have the key to our emotional wellbeing in our own hands. Each artwork suggests ways of keeping balance in busy and stressful lives by pursuing relaxing, enjoyable and life-enhancing activities. Animation, textiles, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and creative writing are woven together in this exhibition by award-winning arts-based mental health service Start, part of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care NHS Trust. See our exhibitions pages for more information and to view images and animations from 'Held'.