Arteterapia per il benessere – IMMERSED all’Error Fest Palermo

What happens when art meets community? Explore how IMMERSED uses creativity to support the wellbeing and integration of refugees from Ukraine.

Across Europe, many people who have left Ukraine face significant challenges in rebuilding their lives and finding spaces for support and expression, particularly in Poland, Romania and Slovakia. Through art therapy, IMMERSED works to strengthen these social and professional pathways, promoting wellbeing, participation and connection with the community.

If you work with people in vulnerable situations and and you need to reconnect or whoever is interested in exploring new ways to express yourself, join the free IMMERSED workshop. 

This event offers a moment to slow down, express oneself but also an invitation to nurture wellbeing and community connection through creativity.

Friday 12 December, 2025 | 15:00–17:00

Sala Rete Invitalia, Cinema De Seta – Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa

via Paolo Gili 4, Palermo

Free event in collaboration with ERROR Fest Palermo

This workshop is open to a closed number of people, for respecting the safe environment and allow the facilitator to better organize the logistics.

Agenda

Introduction to IMMERSED & the experiences of people who fled Ukraine – 20 min

With Giulia De Santis, Project Manager of IMMERSED

A brief overview of the project and of the importance of emotional wellbeing for active participation in local communities.

Art Therapy Workshop – 1h40min

Facilitated by Elisa Garcia, graphic designer & trainer

A creative, safe space to reconnect with oneself through artistic expression [no previous experience required].

About IMMERSED

IMMERSED – Ensuring employment sustainability and financial resilience through a multi-layered model of well-being and immersion for Ukrainian Refugees in local communities is founded by ESF+ Social Innovation+ Initiative.

Partners

• Fundacja Innowacja i Wiedza (Poland, coordinator)
• Clovek V Ohrozeni (Slovakia)
• CESIE ETS (Italy)
• HEKS/EPER Switzerland (Romania)

For further information

Read more about the project. Visit the website immersed4work.org. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Contact Giulia De Santis: giulia.desantis@cesie.org.