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NI MENTAL HEALTH
ARTS FESTIVAL

MORE THAN JUST A FESTIVAL

NORTHERN IRELAND MENTAL HEALTH ARTS FESTIVAL

NEW WORKS COMMISSION

OPEN CALL

FERMANAGH ARTISTS

The NI Mental Health Arts Festival is delighted to announce our New Works Commission. We will be awarding 6 artists who have lived experience of mental health challenges £2000 to make new artwork. We are currently operating an open call for Fermanagh based artists.

 

This is an innovative new project which is aimed at addressing the barriers people with mental health challenges face. This project is supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND MENTAL HEALTH
ARTS FESTIVAL

The NI Mental Health Arts Festival (NIMHAF) is Northern Irelands oldest mental health arts festival, established in 2013, 2026 marks the 13th annual festival. â€‹â€‹

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SAVE THE DATE:

8th - 15th MAY 2026

CURRENT PROJECTS:

Open Decks 

The Mental Health Arts NI in collaboration with the Black Box present the Open Decks project. A monthly event were early career and aspiring DJ’s can take to the decks and perform, a night of electronic music, dancing, and fun. Free Admission.

 

Any aspiring DJs who might like to sign up or find out more info can get in touch with us at director@blackboxbelfast.com to find out more.

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Header Image: Jos McGookin

SUPPORT US

NI Mental Health Arts Festival is a registered charity. By donating to us you are helping to support the work we do in challenging the stigma surrounding mental health. We are grateful for all support.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in the work we showcase, resources are available here.
OUR SUPPORTERS:
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Charity number: 103013
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