Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
A unique interpretation of ‘Frankenstein’ and an exhibition of comic book art are among the Inverclyde events planned for this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
Now in its 11th year the three week-long event (Tuesday 10 – Monday 31 October) is one of Scotland’s most diverse cultural events covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance and literature.
Health and Social Care Convener Councillor Robert Moran said: “This year’s festival explores the theme of ‘Reclaim’ and aims to promote the mental health and wellbeing benefits of the arts and to challenge preconceived ideas about mental health.
“By engaging with artists, connecting with communities and forming collaborations, we celebrate the artistic achievements of people with experience of mental health issues, exploring the relationship between creativity and the mind, and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.”
Events will be taking place at venues across Inverclyde including the Beacon Arts Centre and Dutch Gable House in Greenock and Parklea Branching Out in Port Glasgow.
Launched in 2007, Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival has grown into one of the largest festivals of its kind in the world, with over 300 events and 25,000 attendees across Scotland each October.
Its innovative approach, combining high quality artistic events with community led programming and a social justice agenda, has been replicated internationally.
Details of events being held in Inverclyde can be downloaded on this page.
More information is available via the link on this page and on social media at #SMHAF17