Welcome to Year of Arts

Year of Arts (YofA) is a not-for-profit organisation using visual art to build creativity, confidence, wellbeing, strong community & team relationships.

Through hands-on workshops, creative programmes and public events, we help people use their innate creativity to uplift their lives.

What's On

What We Do

We deliver high-quality, inclusive art experiences across a wide range of settings. Our work focuses on five core outcomes:

Creativity & Innovation – Encouraging original thinking through open-ended exploration of professional art materials and techniques;
Wellbeing – Supporting mental and emotional health through creative expression, mindfulness and a sense of achievement;
Confidence – Helping people take creative risks, solve problems, and see the value in their own ideas;
Community & Family Bonding – Strengthening relationships through collaborative activities and shared experiences;
Team Development – Enhancing communication, connection and trust through art-based team-building sessions.

Who We Work With

Preschools and Afterschools – Fun, sensory-led art sessions designed to support early learning and emotional development;
Primary & Secondary Education – Bespoke projects for democratic and alternative schools, focused on self-expression and learner-led creativity;
Families – Inclusive art workshops that bring generations together through shared creative activity;
Adults – From creative retreats to skill-building sessions, we provide space for restful personal development and artistic exploration;
Corporate Clients – Tailored team days designed to improve communication, innovation and wellbeing in the workplace;
Disability Services – Accessible programmes co-designed with service users, focused on joy, expression, and inclusion.

Why Art?!

Creativity is a vital skill — not just in the arts, but in life and work. It drives innovation, problem-solving, and communication, while also supporting wellbeing and confidence.

Art offers a hands-on way to think differently, express yourself, and connect with others. It reduces stress, builds self-esteem, and sparks joy — whether in a classroom, community space, or workplace.

At YofA, we use art to help people excel — personally and professionally.

Corporate Events

Our Game-Changing Approach

YofA’s corporate programmes are designed to improve team performance through focused creativity and wellness sessions—adaptable for in-person, hybrid, or fully remote teams. Our Art & Wellness Workshops combine guided art-making with practical wellness techniques to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and unlock creative thinking.

These experiences are proven to strengthen team cohesion, improve communication, and boost morale—critical for high-performing tech teams.

Every session is professionally facilitated and includes clear impact measurement with a post-session report, so HR teams can track outcomes such as engagement levels, stress reduction, and team connection.

Our Community Says

"I enjoyed the exhibition so so much. For participants like me and even the little ids, it's an incredible experience. I really can't describe what it felt like to see my work in this setting, and I bet others too thought this was really confidence boosting. One of my favorite moments was when a mom and her little girl were reading my Zine together, it was very cute and it touched me."

Sann Lenoir (17)