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Explore the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival programme, with events taking place across Scotland from 4 – 22 October 2023.

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Abstract painting of a beach
Visual Arts

How We See Ourselves

Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
FREE

Multi-media exhibition from Trindelmoss and Neighbourhood Network – inviting us all to pause and ask, how do we see ourselves, as individuals and as a collective?

Charcoal drawing of hands touching.
Visual Arts

Art is a Revolutionary Act

North Coast Visitor Centre (Formerly Caithness Horizons Museum and Art Gallery), Thurso
FREE

Come along for the launch of Art is a Revolutionary Act, an exhibition of multimedia artworks showcasing work by 20 artists that explores the theme of ‘change’ and ‘revolution’.

Seahorse Bookshop
Writing

MicroPoetry: So in Flow

2, 3, 4, 5, 6 October 2023
Zoom
FREE

A series of five short online workshops for busy people who want to be mindful people, led by Molly Murray, owner of Seahorse Bookstore in North Ayrshire.

Visual Arts

Neuro Art: Through the Autistic Lens

Restoration & Creation, Paisley
FREE 

Restoration & Creation Renfrewshire host an art exhibition to showcase work by local autistic artists within Renfrewshire.

Dance

Young at Heart Dance

2, 9, 23 October 2023
East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
FREE

An experienced tutor will teach participants a variety of fun-filled dance exercises from different cultures over three weekly classes.  

Mind to Move mindful movement class.
Dance

Mind to Move Community Online Course

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 2023
Online
£5 (1 class) / £20 (5 classes)
18+

Join Julia for a course of online Mind to Move classes on Mondays! This mindful movement practice focuses on supporting mental health and wellbeing through relaxation and movement.

Polar bear
Photography

Gordon Rae: A Photographer’s Journey

Irvine Community Sports Centre, Irvine
FREE

Award-winning wildlife photographer Gordon Rae will give an illustrated presentation about his photography journey, including many examples of his excellent work.

Dance

Young at Heart Dance

3, 10, 24 October 2023
Hamilton Town House, Hamilton
FREE

An experienced tutor will teach participants a variety of fun-filled dance exercises from different cultures over three weekly classes.  

Art Journal Project
Visual Arts

Keep Turning the Page

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries
FREE

An exhibition of work by participants of Art Journal Project 2023 at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.