Magic Carpet exists to improve the health of society's most vulnerable people through contemporary creative arts provision.
Magic Carpet is one of Exeter's leading arts for health charities. It was established in 1981 and works in all areas of the arts including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printing, photography, animation and film, music, drama, dance and movement and environmental arts.
Its face to face work is primarily with people with mental health issues, learning disabilities, carers and other vulnerable groups. All work is run by trained, practising artists and specialists. Magic Carpet's work is extensive, running over 700 workshops annually in diverse settings such as psychiatric units, schools, parks, arts and community centres. It seeks to enhance the work of other arts, health and social care providers and have a long term impact on participants' lives through the continuity and quality of its provision.