Mental Health Arts NI MHANI

13/09/2026

Mental Health Arts NI MHANI are proud to support Rory O'Loughlin as a selected Artist & Arts Educator for our Hidden Narratives Project supported bu Arts Council of Northern Ireland & The Baring Foundation.

Fancy trying something a little different outdoors?

Plein & Simple is a series of outdoor drawing and painting workshops for men, led by artist Rory O’Loughlin.

No experience is needed and all materials are provided, so you can simply come along, enjoy some fresh air, get creative and give yourself a couple of hours to switch off.

📍 Sunday 13 September, 2pm–4pm Clanabogan Park, Drumragh

📍 Sunday 20 & 27 September, 2pm–4pm Round Lake, Fivemiletown

To book your place or find out more, WhatsApp Rory on 07740 647969.

Sometimes getting outside, doing something with your hands and having a bit of space to yourself is exactly what’s needed.

13/09/2026

Fancy trying something a little different outdoors?

Plein & Simple is a series of outdoor drawing and painting workshops for men, led by artist Rory O’Loughlin.

No experience is needed and all materials are provided, so you can simply come along, enjoy some fresh air, get creative and give yourself a couple of hours to switch off.

📍 Sunday 13 September, 2pm–4pm Clanabogan Park, Drumragh

📍 Sunday 20 & 27 September, 2pm–4pm Round Lake, Fivemiletown

To book your place or find out more, WhatsApp Rory on 07740 647969.

Sometimes getting outside, doing something with your hands and having a bit of space to yourself is exactly what’s needed. 🎨💙

13/09/2026

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

We are really excited to be singing at Bewleys Cafe tomorrow morning (Sept 12) ! AND not only that, welcoming Founder of Rock Choir Caroline Redman Lusher MBE to Ireland! 💖 Caroline Redman Lusher

📍For those of you taking part in the workshops at St Ann's - Get your selfie game ready 🤳Caroline can't wait to meet you all and there will be time for pics so don't be shy go and say hello! (I’ll be there myself too 😉)

🎙️Caroline will be interviewed on 📺 Ireland AM in the morning at 9.45. So tune in if you can!

We can't wait to fill Dublin with the sound of Rock Choir! ⭐️

11/09/2026

Congratulations Caroline Redman Lusher we are excited to see you again & delighted Rock Choir has ignited so many hearts and minds as well as voices across Ireland North & South wishing Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Jonathan Bailie Rock Choir Republic of Ireland • Choirs led by Alexandra Siliņa Rock Choir • Choirs led by Fraser Simpson Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Clare Galway Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Beth McNally ongoing success.Looking forward to seeing you there from all Mental Health Arts NI MHANI

11/09/2026

Congratulations Caroline Redman Lusher we are excited to see you again & delighted Rock Choir has ignited so many hearts and minds as well as voices across Ireland North & South wishing Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Jonathan Bailie Rock Choir Republic of Ireland • Choirs led by Alexandra Siliņa Rock Choir • Choirs led by Fraser Simpson Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Clare Galway Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Beth McNally ongoing success.Looking forward to seeing you there from all Mental Health Arts NI MHANI

We are really excited to be singing at Bewleys Cafe tomorrow morning (Sept 12) ! AND not only that, welcoming Founder of Rock Choir Caroline Redman Lusher MBE to Ireland! 💖 Caroline Redman Lusher

📍For those of you taking part in the workshops at St Ann's - Get your selfie game ready 🤳Caroline can't wait to meet you all and there will be time for pics so don't be shy go and say hello! (I’ll be there myself too 😉)

🎙️Caroline will be interviewed on 📺 Ireland AM in the morning at 9.45. So tune in if you can!

We can't wait to fill Dublin with the sound of Rock Choir! ⭐️

11/09/2026

Mental Health Arts NI MHANI are proud to present in partnership with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, the Mental Health Foundation, the Baring Foundation, and the Arts Council NI a professional development opportunity on Sept 25th 10.30am to 12pm on line.

■Performing Anxiety workshop■: is a FREE EVENT on line but registration necessary.
This Workshop followed by a Q&A exploring good practice when making creative work about mental health

Are you making - or trying to make - creative projects about mental health for live audiences or participants?

■Performing Anxiety■ is a good practice resource created by the Mental Health Foundation that draws on interviews with writers, performers, directors, producers, programmers and participatory artists who have done pioneering work in this field in recent years.

In this workshop, Andrew Eaton-Lewis, arts programme officer for the Mental Health Foundation and author of the resource, will talk you through it's findings, answer your questions, and offer some practical advice.

■Performing Anxiety■ was created by the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival and the Mental Health Foundation, with funding from the Baring Foundation. It is available as a podcast, a 60-page printed publication, with all materials also online at www.mhfestival.com/performinganxiety

Andrew Eaton - Lewis is part of the programming team for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival and runs the Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award at the Edinburgh festival. He is also the author of Participatory Arts and Mental Health.

Please register your interest for this Free Event book through eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/performing-anxiety-tickets-2000469449976

For more info on Mental Health Arts NI
www.mhani.org

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/performing-anxiety-tickets-2000469449976

A free online Professional Development Workshop exploring good practice when making creative work about mental health.