For centuries, the therapeutic value of art on mental wellbeing has been recognised. Even the renowned artist Picasso is quoted as saying 'Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.' Over many years the annual CCA Art & Photographic Competition has been privileged to attract many beautiful and original pieces of art in a wide range of media and styles created by service users and carers, so we are pleased once again to be launching our 2016 competition. Information on the attached flyer details how people can enter with the chance to be on the cover of our quarterly association journal ‘The Approach’ as well as prizes for winners and runners up. The closing date is Friday 8th April