Revolution!
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) takes place across Scotland from 4 – 22 October 2023, exploring the theme of ‘Revolution’.
Browse the full programme and book tickets.
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SMHAF 2023: Programme Announcement
We’re delighted to announce that the SMHAF 2023 programme is now online – you can browse the programme and book tickets now. Read about a few of the highlights we have coming up.
Heather Marshall: “The beauty of arts activism is that it is enduring”
We caught up with Heather Marshall to ask her what audiences can expect at Manifesto and how to start a revolution with a roll of tape.
Manifesto: Accessible and live streamed events
Details about accessible and live streamed events taking place as part of Manifesto, our opening day mini fest on Wednesday 4 October in Glasgow.
Imogen Stirling: A Revolution of Words
Kirsty Strang-Roy caught up with Imogen Stirling about The Boulders We Carry, a new immersive storytelling piece that will premiere at Manifesto.
We chat to Hen Hoose founder Tamara Schlesinger ahead of our opening night gig
Hen Hoose has become a revolutionary force in a music industry still dominated by men. We spoke to founder Tamara Schlesinger ahead of their gig at Manifesto.
Opening Event: Manifesto
What does a mental health revolution look like? And how do we start one?
Book your tickets for Manifesto, our ambitious day-long opening event featuring creative provocations from prominent artists and activists.
Wednesday 4 October, 10:30am – 9:30pm
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow
Featured Events
Manifesto: Hen Hoose – Power Up
A celebratory headline gig from songwriting collective Hen Hoose, taking place as part of our opening event – Manifesto – and inspired by the theme of ‘Revolution’.
Mary Barnes: A Creative Revolution in Mental Healthcare
This interactive event and exhibition launch brings together experts from psychology, social geography, fine art and medicine to consider and discuss the artwork and legacy of Mary Barnes.
Typist Artist Pirate King + Carol Morley Q&A
A special preview of this tragi-comic film portrait of artist and mental health survivor Audrey Amiss, featuring a Q&A with acclaimed director Carol Morley.
Out of Sight Out of Mind
The 11th Out of Sight Out of Mind exhibition presents artworks made by over 200 people who have experience of mental health issues.
Stephen + Q&A
A preview of this innovative and urgent documentary about a man’s quest to transform his life after a legacy of trauma and addiction, featuring a Q&A with director Melanie Manchot.
Bridging the Gap: Outsiders + Filmmaker Q&A
Screening of seven new short documentaries from Scottish Documentary Institute’s talent development initiative, followed by a Q&A with some of the filmmakers.
Writing Awards
Join us for our 10th annual Writing Awards, an opportunity to celebrate new writing exploring mental health and the SMHAF theme of ‘Revolution’.
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