NI MENTAL HEALTH
ARTS FESTIVAL
MORE THAN JUST A FESTIVAL
GET INVOLVED NIMHAF 2026!
NIMHAF welcomes you to submit your ideas for our 2026 festival. The festival will take place between the 8th - 15th May 2026, our theme this year is Belonging. We welcome submissions from everyone, across artforms, academia, and community events.
If you are interested in applying to be a part of this year's festival please read the key information before submitting an expression of interest form. Once we have received your form we will be in contact regarding your inclusion in the programme.
NORTHERN IRELAND MENTAL HEALTH ARTS FESTIVAL
NEW WORKS COMMISSION
OPEN CALL
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.
This is an innovative new project which is aimed at addressing the barriers people with mental health challenges face. This fund is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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.
Header Image: Jos McGookin