Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership

Empowering inclusion through art, education, and the Art Brut method

Metodo Art Brut connects creativity, education, and therapy to empower people with mental disabilities and the professionals who support them.

Metodo Art Brut develops innovative training and digital tools to foster inclusion and empowerment through creative expression.

Creativity as a pathway to inclusion

The project links artistic expression, adult education and mental well-being in a practical international cooperation.

Art Brut Method

Exploring creative expression as a safe and empowering approach for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Education & Tools

Developing training materials, digital tools and practical resources for professionals working with vulnerable groups.

Inclusion & Recovery

Supporting participation, self-expression and reduced stigma through artistic activities and international exchange.

Partners’ meeting of the Metodo Art Brut project in Italy
13–14 May 2026 · Rutigliano, Italy

First face-to-face meeting in Italy

From 13 to 14 May 2026, the first partners’ meeting of the Metodo Art Brut project took place in Rutigliano, bringing together representatives of all partner organizations for their first face-to-face meeting.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to get to know each other personally, discuss the expertise and experience each partner can contribute to the project, and strengthen the foundations for future cooperation.

During the meeting, the partners also visited the Art Brut exhibition at Gruppo Phoenix, where they had the opportunity to see the practical implementation of the Art Brut method and its impact in practice.

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