An in-conversation event with Counterpoints Arts, a leading national organisation in the field of arts, migration and cultural change. They discuss a new two-year programme focussing on art, displacement and mental health they’re currently working on.

For this online event, they will be in discussion with creative wellbeing practitioner Vicky Inam Mohieddeen and playwright and screenwriter Mariem Omari, both of whom are based in Scotland. Together they will reflect on the role that art can play in having a positive impact on the wellbeing and mental health of sanctuary seekers when working in creative settings. They’ll explore the transformative role of art and discuss support structures needed to ensure that artists feel fully resourced, supported, and equipped to continue their impactful work.

In case you are unable to attend our in-person events, the festival has teamed up with Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland to curate a series of four online discussions featuring some of our speakers and other invited guests. Please scroll down for details of the other three events.