Art of Coaching: Fostering Growth Through Arts and Coaching

Erasmus+ Key Action 2 - Cooperation among organizations and institutions - Small Scale Partnerships
Project Number: 2024-3-IT03-KA210-YOU-000286628
Project Duration: 01/01/2025 – 30/04/2026
Disclaimer: All photographs presented in this annex were collected during the implementation of The Art of Coaching: Fostering Growth Through Arts and Coaching project. The images are provided as supporting evidence of project activities and dissemination actions. Participants gave their consent for the use of photographs for project reporting, visibility, and dissemination purposes in line with Erasmus+ Programme requirements.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Erasmus+ National Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Art of Coaching is an international Erasmus+ project that brought together organisations from Italy, Sweden and Türkiye to explore how coaching, creativity and non-formal education can support the personal growth and wellbeing of young people living in rural and socially vulnerable contexts. Over a period of sixteen months, youth workers, coaches, artists and educators collaborated to develop innovative methodologies combining coaching practices, arts-based learning and community engagement. The project involved 30 young participants and 12 youth workers, creating opportunities for self-discovery, resilience building, emotional expression and social inclusion. Through local workshops, international exchanges and coaching sessions, participants explored their strengths, reflected on their aspirations and developed greater confidence in their ability to shape their future. Particular attention was given to young people facing social isolation, limited opportunities and challenging life circumstances.

The project was implemented through a strong partnership between: Venti d'Arte APS (Italy) Clovers (Sweden) SUDA – Sustainable Development Association (Türkiye) The documentary presents voices, experiences and reflections from project coordinators, coaches, educators and participants, highlighting the impact of coaching and creative expression in supporting young people's personal development across different cultural contexts.

Featured Contributors Lucia Morelli  President, Venti d'Arte APS, Francesco Tomei Project Coordinator & Coach, Handan Akarsu Scartabello Quality Commission & Coaching Supervision, Giuseppe Scartabello Coaching Supervision, Burcu Duran Tomei Arts-Based Workshops Facilitator,  Ayça Aytaç Coaching & Coaching Supervision (Türkiye), Pınar Gerikalmaz  Coach (Türkiye), David Cagan School Principal (Hatay, Türkiye) Marta Husrava Coach (Sweden),  Evelyn Rodriguez Armas Coach (Sweden).

Special thanks to Misericordia di Piano di Coreglia and all the young people, youth workers and local communities who contributed to this journey. The project demonstrates how coaching and artistic expression can become powerful tools for empowerment, wellbeing, inclusion and community development.