Wellbeing Benefits of Culture

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What are the ways in which the arts and culture have enhanced or contributed to your wellbeing?

Background

Adelaide is a vibrant city full of diverse arts and cultural experiences. As such, the City of Adelaide is supporting Professor James Pawelski, international expert on positive psychology, culture and wellbeing to undertake a research visit to our city. Prof Pawelski is interested to hear from the community their experiences with arts and culture, and the ways in which it contributes to wellbeing.

Project Information

Prof Pawelski will be meeting with a range of stakeholders as well as hosting several public events to better understand how cultural experiences in the city contribute to people’s wellbeing. His visit will culminate in a public lecture and written report outlining what he has learnt and making recommendations for the City of Adelaide and wellbeing and cultural partners on how wellbeing benefits can be amplified.


What are the ways in which the arts and culture have enhanced or contributed to your wellbeing?

Background

Adelaide is a vibrant city full of diverse arts and cultural experiences. As such, the City of Adelaide is supporting Professor James Pawelski, international expert on positive psychology, culture and wellbeing to undertake a research visit to our city. Prof Pawelski is interested to hear from the community their experiences with arts and culture, and the ways in which it contributes to wellbeing.

Project Information

Prof Pawelski will be meeting with a range of stakeholders as well as hosting several public events to better understand how cultural experiences in the city contribute to people’s wellbeing. His visit will culminate in a public lecture and written report outlining what he has learnt and making recommendations for the City of Adelaide and wellbeing and cultural partners on how wellbeing benefits can be amplified.


Tell your story

What are the ways in which the arts and culture have enhanced or contributed to your wellbeing?

What are examples where art has helped make your life more meaningful, engaging or expansive? Think about literature, film, music, visual art, etc.

Can you think of an example in the City of Adelaide? Non-local examples are also welcomed!

Thank you for sharing your story about how arts and culture have contributed to your wellbeing.

All contributions will be shared with Professor James O. Pawelski and will contribute to his understanding of how the arts and culture in the City of Adelaide contribute to wellbeing. This information will be used by Professor Pawelski, along with the other information gathered from partners and stakeholders to develop recommendations in his final report.

A summary of Professor Pawelski’s report and recommendations will be made available on the City of Adelaide website in December 2019.

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