Northern Ireland Group for Art Therapy

10/08/2026

We are grateful to Prof Michelle Tennyson, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, for joining us at our golden anniversary event: NIGAT's Art Therapy Summer School.

03/08/2026

Our 33rd Art Therapy Summer School - a wonderful time together sharing learning and art-making.
A large group of people attended from diverse professions and all walks of life.
Our celebratory evening Reception also had special guests, including the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer and many senior leaders.
Come and join us next year 🎉

13/07/2026

NIGAT's Art Therapy Summer School, see also https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

“From foundations to the future” NIGAT to celebrate its 50th anniversary at 2026 annual art therapy summer school

28/06/2026

BOOK NOW! Early bird rates by 30th June. Ulster Uni Students' Union QUB Students Art Psychotherapy info NI BAAT Northern Ireland
NIGAT's 33rd Art Therapy Summer School: full brochure, Registration form, & details at: https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

28/06/2026

BOOK NOW! Early bird rates by 30th June. Ulster University Queen's University Belfast Belfast Met Ulster Museum Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Art Psychotherapy info NI BAAT Northern Ireland
NIGAT's 33rd Art Therapy Summer School: full brochure, Registration form, & details at: https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

28/06/2026

BOOK NOW! Early bird rates by 30th June.
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Full brochure, Registration form and details at: https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

04/06/2026

Too many young people aged between 16 and 24 are falling through the cracks in support, with poor mental health making it harder to access employment, education and training opportunities.

Alan Milburn’s interim findings in the NEET report highlight the need for a range of urgent actions to tackle this generational crisis, including improving access to early intervention mental health support.

The approach to tackling this must reflect the reality that young people want to work and overcome the range of barriers getting in their way.

Read more about the findings and our response 👉 https://orlo.uk/VCR1T

03/06/2026

https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

27/05/2026

Save the Play Resource Centre

Save Play Resource: protect Belfast's capital of childhood creativity