Our new blog post is live!
This month Mark discusses how the current political landscape may affect disabled people and how we as community can join together to make a positive impact.
Remember, your voice matters!
Read more at https://t.co/JXEihSLXub
We are so thrilled to announce that our amazing Open Arts Community Choir have been shortlisted for the 2025 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards!
Vote for us via the link below:
https://t.co/Tn9tIGqOUe
Voting ends at 11am Mon 3rd Feb 2025
@RoyalPhilSoc#RPSAwards@ArtsCouncilNI
Natalie Amber will chair the panel event of Eileen Branagh @OpenArtsNI Eamonn Devlin @ETriplevision, Brian Mullan @ReplayTheatreCo and Paula Clarke (the first Deaf actor performing on the main stage at the Lyric, Belfast).
Fantastic evening at Late Night Art @2RoyalAvenue with our 'Class Creations' showcasing diverse artwork by Open Arts participants. Missed it? It's open until Oct 17, 10am-6pm daily!
Join us for #Bounce24 tomorrow, 1:30-3:30 PM! Meet the artists and engage in art activities
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📚 Group Shelfie Alert!📚 Huge thanks to our amazing 'human books' and readers for a brilliant Living Library event at @coownershipni! 🌟 Great conversations on accessibility and housing.
Want to learn more about our Chatting for Change programme?
Visit: https://t.co/QQhkljeNeE
August blog post is live!
This month Cinzia reflects on the importance of making our streets accessible for everyone not only as a matter of convenience but also as a fundamental right!
To read more check out our blog at the link below.
https://t.co/MpAA1MZlr3
#AccessForAll
Proud to stand with our friends and colleagues across many sectors at the Stand Against Racism rally this morning on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.
@NICVA#UniteInHope#HopeNotHate#NoToRacism
We are appalled by the violence displayed in Belfast & elsewhere. We are rooted in inclusion, representing a community that itself experiences hate crimes. We abhor racism, bigotry & intimidation. We send support to those targeted. #NoToHate#StandAgainstRacism#UnityOverDivision
And it's a wrap!
Happy end of term, what a brilliant one we had with a new home in #Connswater fabulous performances from all our groups, workshops, and so much more!
Term is over but keep an eye on our socials to find out what else we have in store for the summer and beyond!
Amazing performance today in Connswater by our talented creative writers with outwordly music from our gamelan players!
The audience enjoyed brilliant poetry and enchanting music we can't wait to do it again!
#CreativeWriting#Gamelan
Don't miss our Rhymes and Chimes performance tomorrow!
Our Creative Writing group will recite their evocative poems, with the Open Arts Gamelan Players providing the perfect musical backdrop.
🗓️26/06
⏰2:30-3:30 PM
📌Open Arts Space, Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast
Don't miss The Wonky Family Adventures, our Monday Players' new performance in Connswater!
🗓️24/06
⏲️2:30-3:30 PM
📍Meet at @ArtsCareNI Creative Space,
Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast
Limited spaces available, registration is strongly advised🔽
https://t.co/cLMLsTDMX7
Rehearsal mode: ON for our Luminous Soul dancers!
Don't miss tomorrow's amazing performance in Connswater!
📅 13th June
🕒 2-3 PM
📍Main mall, Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast BT5 5LP
This is a free event and no registration is required, just drop by and enjoy!
June blog post is live! It is #LearningDisabilityWeek and this year’s theme is “Do you see me?” Perfect opportunity to chat with Darren Murphy Open Arts participant actor, dancer, juggler, artist proud uncle, and loving fiancé! https://t.co/MpAA1MZTgB #LDW24 @CircusNI @Mencap_NI
⭐️Ready for an amazing lineup of events?⭐️
From dance to music to drama there is something for everyone.
Check out our new news post where you will get a sneak peek of all the opportunities to enjoy the work of our participants this June!
Read at, https://t.co/AZCY1XV8v2
New Blog post!
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and @nimhafest, it's the perfect time to reflect on creativity and mental well-being.
This month, our CEO Eileen Branagh opens up about her personal journey with mental health.
https://t.co/MpAA1MZlr3
Don't miss our Gamelan & Living Library events as part of @nimhafest!
Chat & Chime🗓️11/05➡️Living Library & Gamelan event where you can chat with our 'human books and play the Gamelan➕more Relaxing Gamelan sessions🗓️ 15,17/05 Register now! https://t.co/b9Kv44tB5p
@ArtsCouncilNI