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Social Work & Wellness for The Arts

This guide offers essential resources for individuals in the creative field to navigate social and wellness challenges, including mental health tips, networking support, and work-life balance strategies.

Guide and Resources

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Welcome to the Wellness & Social Work Guide for the Arts

This guide is designed to support artists, performers, and creatives as they navigate the unique personal and professional challenges of working in the arts. Here you’ll find a curated mix of books, tools, and trusted organizations that center wellness, social support, and community care—specifically tailored for the creative field.

Whether you’re looking for access to social services, strategies to manage stress and burnout, or ways to stay grounded while building a sustainable creative life, this guide offers a well-rounded, inclusive resource for wherever you are in your journey.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • Mental health resources created with artists in mind

  • Support networks and advocacy groups that uplift creative communities

  • Practical tools for self-care, financial wellness, and creative resilience

 

Our goal is to help you thrive artistically, emotionally, and socially!


Your work matters, and so does your well-being!