Loca's projects involve artists in the role of facilitators and enablers, working in community and neighbourhood settings in ways which have a variety of benefits and 'social impacts' relating to, for example:      increased community engagement and participation        individuals discovering abilities, learning skills and feeling proud of    personal achievements        people within communities coming together to celebrate, share and interact        individuals forming new connections and friendships        strengthened community identity and pride      health and well-being benefits     Our work in Kirklees communities contributes to a range of strategic priorities and agendas and happens in many different contexts: housing renewal, environmental education, early years, adult and family learning, schools, play, emotional health, spatial design, town centre regeneration, estate regeneration, community cohesion, tenant participation, youth engagement ...   Projects draw on a multitude of art disciplines and creative practices: textiles, crafts, public art, drama, storytelling, performance art, creative writing and publishing, music recording, photography, film, digital art, interior design, urban design, environmental art … and much more.