NAPA announce theme for National Day of Arts in Care Homes 

ByJDCteam

The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has announced that the theme for the 2025 National Day of Arts in Care Homes is ‘Going Green’. 

NAPA say: 

“We chose ‘Green’ because it offers a rich and versatile source of inspiration for care settings and arts organisations alike. From using recycled, repurposed or natural materials to drawing on the beauty of the natural world, the theme invites creativity, sustainability and connection. 

Green can be interpreted in countless ways, symbolising nature, renewal, growth, the environment or even wellbeing. Let your imagination run wild and explore the theme through any art form, using what’s around you and what matters to your creative community. Let’s turn care settings green with creativity this September!” 

The National Day of Arts in Care Homes is on 24 September 2025. 

Find out more, share your plans for marking the National Day of Arts in Care Homes, and download free resources here: https://napa-activities.co.uk/the-national-day-of-arts-in-care-homes-2025 

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