CAST is one of the community enterprises supported by Sheffield Flourish.
CAST run mental health friendly and fun weekly art and writing groups, and monthly open mic sessions.
We also run an annual exhibition of attendee’s artwork.
“I’m so proud to be part of this exhibition. I even told the taxi driver. I want to tell all my friends”
Mandy – CAST art group attendee
Regular groups
You can find out more about the locations and times on the Sheffield Mental Health Guide, but here’s the three main CAST activities:
- Art for Wellbeing: for anyone who likes to create art of all kinds. Beginners welcome!
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Writing and storytelling: [CURRENTLY ON HOLD] whether you write regularly or are completely new to writing, this is a friendly and silly group
- Artists Gathering Open Mic Sessions: [CURRENTLY ON HOLD] at this monthly all abilities open mic session you’re welcome to just watch, or play a song or share a poem. Run in partnership with Open Door Music.
“It has helped me to get out of the house and meet people, to gain confidence and to keep writing, of the latter of which is quite important to me. Also they have nice biscuits!”
CAST writing group attendee
Grosvenor House Mural
As part of a commission for HSBC’s Grosvenor House, CAST created this mural consisting of 36 individual pieces of artwork, showcasing famous landmarks from across Sheffield.
Click on this interactive map to see the artwork.
Get in touch
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0114 273 7009