Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.

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This year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival takes place across Scotland from 10 – 27 October 2024, exploring the theme of ‘In/Visible’.

There are over 220 events taking place across Scotland from 10-27 October, from Orkney to Dumfries, and Lewis to Edinburgh!

Events are inspired by the theme ‘In/Visible’, creatively exploring what it means to be ‘visible’ or ‘invisible’ when we think about our mental health. Which aspects of our mental health do we keep hidden and which do we share? Who is made to feel unseen and unheard? And how do we challenge the inequalities and systems of power that render people ‘invisible’?

Events have been curated by the festival team, local communities, artists and activists. Join us this October to explore our diverse multi-art form programme.

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival takes place from 10th - 27th October 2024. Explore the programme and book tickets at www.mhfestival.com/events/

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Other Events at Various Venues or Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Exhibitions

Mind The Gap Art Exhibition

16th September 2024 - 27th October 2024

Skypark Glasgow, Glasgow West End

An exhibition that is photographically dedicated to portraying the subject of mental health has opened at Skypark, aiming to encourage anyone struggling with their own mental health to ask for help.

Music

Seen and Heard - The Launch of Bellshill’s New Public Piano

11th October 2024

Bellshill Cultural Centre Library, Bellshill

Join North Lanarkshire Council's Arts Development Team for the launch of their 'Seen and Heard' Piano Project, enhancing community engagement and mental wellbeing through music and art!

Health and Wellbeing

Discovering Hartwood

19th October 2024

Shotts Community Center, Shotts

Discovering Hartwood is a day long free open house event at Shotts Community Centre as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival!

Health and Wellbeing

In/Visible - Panel & Music

25th October 2024

Erskine Arts, Erskine

Join Erskine Arts and their guest panelists, Davie Scott, Joy Dunlop, Rachelle Rhienne and returning host Colin Kelly for a night of meaningful chat and select live performances!

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