Arts on Prescription in Szczecin / Poland

Putting Youth at Centre Stage in Szczecin

The #ArtsOnPrescription programme in Szczecin is organised by the Media Dizajn, a cultural association active in creating social innovation, strategies and business solutions. It focuses on young people age 16-25 who are dealing with mild to moderate mental health problems, such as stress, anxiety or depression.

A wide range of art and cultural activities is offered in partnership with local institutions like INKU Creative Industries Incubator, Radio Szczecin, the Marine Science Center, Castle Opera House, Water Factory Edukatorium, Pionier Cinema and the Polish Theatre in Szczecin.

Promoted through social media, young people learn more about the programme and can apply via self-referral for a programme spot. Link workers at Media Dizajn serve as key contacts for participants, offering guidance, course advice, and group reflection sessions.

Strengthen the Cultural Sector

Driving Innovation and Economic Value

#ArtsOnPrescription (AoP) is a community-based programme that helps cultural organisations reach new audiences, including those not typically engaged in the arts. This expands cultural participation and unlocks new market potential. By tailoring activities to diverse groups, AoP sparks innovation and creates fresh income opportunities — boosting both relevance and economic resilience in the cultural sector.

Building Skills and Sustainable Services

AoP also encourages capacity-building within the cultural field. Facilitators and organisations involved in AoP programmes gain valuable skills
in inclusive practice, mental health awareness, and participatory methods. These competencies enable the development of more accessible and
sustainable cultural services tailored to diverse and often underserved groups. As a result, AoP not only enriches professional practice but also
strengthens the sector’s ability to offer long-term, socially impactful cultural programming.

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Stay tuned on our upcoming Arts on Prescription Guide – an online resource including how-to guides, fact sheets, lessons learned, and audiovisual guidance for link workers, project managers, culture and arts facilitators, and decision-makers. The guide will cover various aspects of setting up, monitoring, evaluating, and financing Arts on Prescription programmes.

Programme Manual Online

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