Art Ease

ART IS FOR EVERYONE

Art Ease is a Sefton based non-profit organisation whose aim is to remove barriers to the arts, reduce isolation and loneliness, and support people with their wider wellbeing through the facilitation of accessible creative wellbeing workshops in the North West.

Our Organisation

Art Ease CIC was founded in June 2024. Based in Southport, and led by Nurse-turned-Artist Emmy Oranges, we are dedicated to removing barriers to the arts and reducing isolation through various art programs and initiatives. Art Ease CIC aims to empower individuals, enhance well-being, and promote inclusivity by making art accessible to all. Emmys' leadership ensures our projects are both impactful and reflective of the community's diverse needs.

Our Projects

Find out more about our projects and groups, past, present and future - and see what a difference we have made already!

Browse our upcoming calendar of events

Emmys Crafty Cafe

Find out more about Emmys Craft Cafes, part of our goal to remove barriers to the arts and reduce isolation - these low cost workshops are for all abilities and they run regularly from The Engine Rooms in Wayfarers Arcade, Southport.

Our partners

We are so proud of our network and glowing reputation in the community. We are very grateful to our supporters and collaborators for continuing to support our work.

  • The numbers

    Over 50 fully funded creative workshops delivered to local groups and charities

  • Collaboration

    Working in partnership with local businesses and charities, Social Prescribing Teams and homelessness initiatives, amongst others

  • Feedback

    100% positive feedback from all participants and group leaders

  • Reach

    Over 80 people positively impacted by our creative workshops so far!

  • Growth

    Already expanding our offer to staff wellbeing services and private event workshops

Our impact

  • “I can't remember the last time I held a pen, and I couldn't tell you what hand i wrote with. Emmy helped me not only relearn how to write my own name, but to make and write a card for my beloved wife. She was so grateful.”

  • “I look forward to Emmys sessions every month. She is supportive and knowledgeable, I always learn something new, even about myself and the rest of the group who i have known for years”

  • “I love the Crafty Cafe. I feel so blessed coming to Emmys sessions they are really helping me build my confidence and I love them all"

  • “I love Emmys classes they are always fun and we have a great time. I love making new things to take home

Get involved

Do you feel you could benefit from our services, got a project idea, want to collaborate or be involved in some way? Get in touch.