Project Objectives
C3-WELL pursues four strategic objectives
Test and validate arts-based methodologies
That improve mental well-being and social welfare, creating scalable frameworks for broader adoption.
Strengthen cross-sector collaboration
Between culture, health, and social care through joint initiatives and pilot programs.
Build capacity
Among cultural practitioners and social care professionals to design, implement, and evaluate arts-based interventions.
Influence policy and raise awareness
Advocating for the structural integration of culture into health and social care systems.
Activities
Research & Best Practices
C3-WELL identifies and analyzes successful arts-based initiatives across Europe, documenting proven models that improve mental health, social inclusion, and well-being.
Capacity Building & Learning Labs
Cultural professionals participate in structured training programs, gaining tools to work effectively within social and healthcare settings.
Pilot Programs
Arts-based interventions are tested in real-world environments, in collaboration with social and healthcare institutions.
International Exchange
Mobility programs allow professionals to learn from successful initiatives in other countries and build long-term European networks.
Policy & Sustainability
Insights from the project are translated into policy recommendations to ensure long-term impact beyond the project’s duration.
Open Calls for Cultural Organizations
Are you interested in exploring how arts and culture can contribute to well-being, social inclusion, and community care?
Through the C3-WELL Open Call, 35–50 cultural organizations across five European countries will be selected to take part in an innovative journey connecting arts, health, and social care.
Between June and October 2026, C3-WELL partners will launch national Open Calls to identify cultural and creative organizations interested in developing arts-based interventions in collaboration with welfare, social care, and health professionals.
Selected organizations will have the opportunity to participate in training activities, collaborate across sectors, and contribute to pilot initiatives that connect culture and care.
Selection Criteria
Organizations should demonstrate:
* Commitment to creating social impact
* Willingness to collaborate with welfare, social care, and health institutions
* Capacity to implement pilot activities
* Interest in arts-based approaches to well-being
As each country will manage its own selection process, eligibility criteria, timelines, and application requirements may vary.
Explore the opportunities available in your country and learn how to apply.
