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IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH
ART

Art in Mind are a registered UK Charity who run art sessions to improve mental health and raise awareness about mental health experiences. We believe in the power of creative expression to heal, connect and transform lives

What We Do

We run therapeutic art groups for young people who are struggling with mental health issues. We support young people who are experiencing mental health problems

Therapeutic Art Sessions

We run therapeutic art groups for young people who arestruggling with mental health issues.

Volunteer Programme

We provide peer-led mentoring opportunities, which allow young people and adults to deliver art work shops

Therapeutic Art

Resources

We raise awareness and support young people who are experiencing mental health problems

Who we are

Art In Mind provides a collaborative and supportive environment for young people to explore, reflect and create in

Last week we run graffiti workshops with Daryl @sinnaone at The Lockin Gallery

Strawberry created by young person Angela

#graphicdesign #streetart #artinmind

Happy Valentine's Day!

Your nervous system listens to love.

What's one gentle thing you can offee yourself today?

#artinmind #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #hug

Arr helps young people express what words can't.
Marking Children's Mental Health Week with art that supports wellbeing.

#childrensmentalhealthweek #creativewellbeing #arttherapy

Happy January hope you have lots of rest.

#rest #artinmind #stressfree #mentalhealth

Crisis Support Over Christmas

This post was created by our lovely Volunteer Megan

#CommunitySupport #crisis #MentalHealth #mentalhealthsupport

Huge thank you Paper High for donating 57 stunning notebooks and journals.

Handmade by a family business in India, fair trade, and incredible quality.

#artinmind
#PaperHigh
#CommunitySupport
#thankyou

Check out these stop motion collage animations made at our workshop at @phoenix_artspace's Youth Take Over!

Keep your eye out for new workshops coming in the New Year!

#ArtInMind #YouthTakeOver #YouthArtCollective #Brighton #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #StopMotion

Tomorrow, Art in Mind is excited to be taking part in the Phoenix Art Space Youth Takeover 2025.

Young people from Art in Mind will be running three drop in workshops from 2 - 4pm in the Phoenix main gallery space.

Come along and join in the fun!

We look forward to seeing you there!

#art #artworkshops #youthartcollective #artinmind #nationallottery #acagrams #bbccin

This is a sneak peek of the Art in Mind Culture Ground exhibition at @bfestbrighton 2025 called “Artistic Spectrum”.

Our young people created canvases that explored identity, emotions, and personal stories with each artwork a unique reflection of who they.

Our group’s creations are more than just paintings - they’re a celebration of individuality, connection and the healing power of creativity.

If you’re interested in how to be more creative + would like to be involved in our online course or creative resources - comment “CREATE” 🎨 and we will DM you!

Who knew life drawing could be this grounding? ✏️

We loved seeing young people slow down, breathe, and draw our amazing models in their super creative costumes!! @bfestbrighton

Skate Fish Mascot created for Bfest 2025,
welcomed visitors yesterday, at Brighton Youth Centre Grand Opening.

Over a 1000 people attended the opening.
It was wonderful seeing so many people attend. Art in Mind is really proud to be part of BYC community run by brillant artists, youth workers and facilitators.

For Bfest Art in Mind is running Halloween Life Drawing and Collobrative Painting workshops, which are part of a diverse programme of activities such as dance, spray painting and gigs - see link in bio of all week long bfest activities.

Skate Fish Mascot was mafe by Reggie, young person, who attends Art in Mind seasions - follow Reggie on @Reggie.makes

#bfest2025 #byc #youthart #creativity #mentalhealthawareness
#3dart #artinmind #youthartscollective #mentalwellbeing

For Bfest Launch and Brighton Youth Centre BYC Grand Opening, our wonderful Art in Mind volunteers, ran Badge and Zine making workshops in the newly BYC built art room.

Bfest is a youth arts festival running until 1st November - link in bio on what workshops young people can attend for FREE!

#bfesr2025 #youthartscollective #youthartsengagement #ArtInMind #art #badges #zines #mentalhealthawareness

🎊Happy BYC launch day!🎊

The cultureground exhibition opens today!🌟

It will be running ALL WEEK (25-31 OCT) - come and see the amazing work created by our young people.

🎨 Artistic Spectrum: featuring paintings that celebrate our young people’s self-expression

🫖 Clay!: the outcomes of our volunteer-led clay session.

📷: Through a different lens: a beautiful photography series capturing creativity + personal journey’s in new way.

We’re so proud of everything they’ve created🥹 it’s all on show this week, so pop by and check it out!

If you haven’t got your launch ticket yet 🎟️ - LINK IN BIO

Made by Reggie young person from Art in Mind for Bfest

Nearly finished Skate Fish Bfest Mascot

Come along tomorrow BYC Grand Opening and first day of Bfest youth arts festival.

#bfestbrighton #artinmind
#youthartscollective #youthartsfestival #youthart #workshops #art #arttherapy #artyouthwork

🎉🎉B.FEST kicks off tomorrow!🎉🎉

We’ll be at the launch running a zine-making + badge-making workshop in the Art room 🎨

It’s FREE with your B.Fest launch ticket 🎟️
📆 Sat 25th Oct
📍Brighton Youth Centre, 64 Edward St

If you haven’t got a launch ticket yet - 🔗 link in bio 🔗

Drop in, make something fun, and take it home with you ⭐️

Well done Reggie!
Young person from Art in Mind for making Bfest Mascot Skate Fish
More to be revealed on tomorrow and saturday

#bfesr2025 #artinmind #byc #youthart #youthartscollective #mentalhealthawareness #3dart #creativearttherapy

Painting and creating art activates the parasympathetic nervous system- your body's natural calm down button.

It helps you rest, relax and recover. When switched on, your heart rate slows, your breathing deepens, and your muscles soften.

It works opposite to the "fight or flight" system, which kicks in when you're stressed or scared.

At Art in Mind, we run creative art groups that help young people and adults regulate their nervous systems through art.

We've created an ebook that explains how this works - comment REGULATE and we will send you a link to our ebook.

#art #arttherapy #therapeuticart #mentalwellbeing #nervoussystemregulation

B.fest is Brighton's annual youth art festival hosted by Brighton Youth Centre.

Art in Mind will be exhibiting art work including canvases, clay pieces and photography.

Come along 2 - 9pm 25th Oct - 1st Nov!!

#ArtInMind #bfestbrighton #youthart
#art #mentalhealthawareness #illustrastion #canvas

World Mental Health Day!

"Mental Health is more than a small part of our lives - it's every moment of every day......mental health matters on the days when eveything happens and the days where nothing happens. When life is busy and unpredictable and when its quiet and ordinary, thats when we fight every day, to support more people tomorrow.

10th October is World Mental Health Day, we want eveyone to understand that mental health is important everyday. Together we can make sure everyone sees it that way."
- this is a quote taken from @Mind.org.uk

This post is created by a young person called Lily ( @ethniaslive ) ,who volunteers with Art In Mind.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #ArtInMind #Art #ArtTherapy

Thank you
#bbccin #nationallotterycommunityfund #ArtsCouncilEngland #chalkclifftrust

I ❤️ heart community.

Last weekend, a group of very talented graffiti artists repainted the BYC Edward Street gym.

This was part of the Paint n Pier Jam at the new BYC building on Edward Street.

This piece was created by Art in Mind Art Practitioner Ollie.

Grand opening of Brighton Youth Centre new build is on Saturday 25 October from 1.30pm - please come along

#streetart #brighton #brightonstreetart #art #creativity #byc #expressyoself #mentalhealthawareness

Creative Arts Therapy isn't about making perfect art - it's about exploring your inner world through creativity and finding meaning in the process.

Art in Mind supports young people and adult's mental health and wellbeing through creativity.

#artinmind #mentalhealthawareness
#art #creativity #creativearttherapy #therapeuticart #creativehealing

Your art doesn't need to be polished.
It doesn't need to follow rules, impress anyone, or fit into a frame.
It jusy needs to be real.

Would you be interested in joining our new online art group where you practice and learn creafive therapy techniques.

Comment create and i'll send you a DM

#art #artinmind #mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness #onlinegroup #create #creative

Happy Pride! Protect Trans Young People

Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and celebrated for who they are.

Pride is a time to honour resilience, demand justice and amplify voices that too often are not heard.

Graffiti piece "Turn the frogs gay" made by young person kara @kara_art_account

Kisses from our starfish ⭐️ Created by our volunteer Meg 💗

[Made with airdry clay + acrylic paint]

Letting go of shame through art 🎨🌬

Shame is quiet and heavy. Creating art has a way of reaching what words can't.

This reel captures a moment of release - bilateral drawing then spiral movement on top. The repetitive motion and rhythm across both hands creates space to feel and to let go.

At Art in Mind, we hold space for exactly this. Art as expression not outcome. Art as a tool to process, move and eventually heal🫂

PART 2

More brilliant work from our young people, fresh from their end of year exhibitions!

It’s been a joy to support these young creatives and watch them flourish💐

#artinmind #enofyearexhibition #youngartists #futurecreatives #emergingartists

PART 1

We are so proud of our young artists who’ve just finished college and are showcasing their work in the end of year exhibitions!

We’ve loved seeing your creativity grow and your confidence shine through your art!

Here’s to new chapters, creative futures and everything still to come⭐️

Scroll through to see some of their amazing art 🖼️

#artinmind #youngartists #endofyearexhibition #youthart #emergingartists

Thank you for joining us on Saturday at the Art Market at BYC💛

From stickers and postcards to jewellery and hand-painted penguin magnets - every single piece was made by the talented young artists in our Art in Mind programme⭐️

We’re so grateful to everyone who came by, made a purchase, or showed support by simply stopping to chat or giving us a follow🙂‍↕️

Your encouragement means the world🫶🏼

Big love to @brightonyouthcentre for continuing to give young people space to share their creativity and confidence with the world💕

Stay tuned for the next one 👀

#artinmind #youthart #artmarketbrighton #supportyoungartists #creativewellbeing #brightoncreatives

1.5k of you!! ⭐️

We’re feeling very grateful to have this growing community of creative, curious, kind humans. Whether you’ve joined a session, shared your art, or just followed along - thank you🫶🏼

Here’s to more making, more connection, and more space for using art as a tool for wellbeing🤞🏼❤️

#artinmind #followermilestone #brightoncharity

THIS SATURDAY!

Come support local young artists this Saturday 21st June, 1–5pm at @brightonyouthcentre on Gloucester Road

There will be hand-made stickers, badges, postcards & more!!

Every purchase supports youth creativity and helps build confidence through art🎨

We’d love to see you there! 💛

#artmarketbrighton #supportyoungartists #brightonevents #creativewellbeing

A little peek at what went down in our Monday group this week!

We had painting, drawing, clay making, crocheting and even gave filming a go! It’s been great seeing everyone try out new things and just enjoy the creative flow.

Can’t wait to show you the new tech gear we’ve been playing with… more on that later this week 👀

Swipe through to see some of the amazing bits people made!

#ArtInMind #CreativeVibes #CommunityArt #MondayGroup #ClayPlay #TrySomethingNew #ArtAndWellbeing #acegrams #nationallotterycommunityfund

Are you aged 16-25?

Interested in volunteering to run art workshops?

Have you had experience with mental health - personally or through someone close to you?

Then we’d love to hear from you 💛

Art in Mind is a creative community for young people, using art to support mental health and self-expression. We’re now looking for new volunteers to help shape and support our workshops.

You don’t need loads of experience -just a passion for creativity, connection, and supporting others🫂

📩 Give us a DM on Instagram or Email us at artinmindbton@gmail.com

Tell us a little about you and why you’re interested in getting involved 😌

#ArtInMind #VolunteerWithUs #BrightonYouth #ArtWorkshops #MentalHealthMatters #CreativeCommunity #YoungVolunteers #ArtAndWellbeing

It’s Volunteer Week!

We’re so grateful for the brilliant people who help shape Art in Mind - from supporting creative workshops to dreaming up new ideas that make our community what it is 💛

Being a volunteer with AiM means:
-Sharing your creative spark
- Connecting with others
- Supporting mental wellbeing through art
- Helping build a space where everyone feels welcome

We’re now welcoming new volunteers! Whether you’re into art, people, planning, or just want to give back in a kind, creative way -we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email us at: artinmindbton@gmail.com

#youthart #brightonyoungpeople #artinbrighton #volunteerweek2025

Art in the Park was a success!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, bought a print, badge, or sticker - or even just followed and supported us online. Your encouragement means so much to us and to the talented young artists we work with💕

And an even bigger thank you to @brightonyouthcentre for giving young people a platform to showcase and sell their work - your support makes moments like this possible🫶🏼

If you missed us, catch the next market on 21st June at Brighton Youth Centre, Gloucester Road ⭐️

#brightonartist #artinthepark #youthart #youngartists #bycmarket #stannswellgardens

Prompt 3, Scribble & See🖍️

Art Prompt:

• Set a timer for 3–5 minutes and let your pen or pencil move freely.

• No goals, just motion.

• Once finished, turn the page in different directions.

• can you spot a shape, a figure, a feeling?

Extra -
Journal Prompt:

• What might this image say about what’s going on beneath the surface?

• How did it feel to make something without a plan?

Afterwards, consider:

• Was I able to let go of control - even a little?

• What emotions or memories surfaced as I looked at the marks?

• Is there a part of me asking for more freedom, rest, or expression?

#creativityandwellbeingweek #brightoncreatives #artinmind #letgo

NEW VEIW 🪞

Art Prompt:

• Look out your window or step outside.

• Sketch what you see. Be playful with this. You could try something different and sketch how being outside feels. Use a metaphor like if a tree feels like strength, a cloud like uncertainty, draw it that way.

Extra -
Journal Prompt:

• If this view was a reflection of my life, what part of me is it mirroring?

•What in this moment feels still? What feels like it’s changing?

Afterwards, consider:

• Did anything shift in me just from observing differently?

• How might noticing my surroundings help me notice myself more kindly?

• What season or phase do I feel like I’m in?

#artinmind #creativityandwellbeingweek #creativenature

Our first art prompt!

DRAW YOUR HORIZON 🌅

• Draw a horizontal line across a page — your “horizon.”

• ABOVE the line: express what you’re moving toward (hopes, goals, dreams) through colour, words, or shapes.

• BELOW the line: represent where you’re coming from — past experiences, emotions, or things you’ve outgrown.

• Add colours or doodles, whatever feels right🌅

Extra -
Journal Prompt:

• What do I want to carry forward?

• What would I like to leave behind as I move toward new horizons?

Afterwards, consider:

• Do any patterns or colours surprise me?

• What does the space between “where I’ve been” and “where I’m going” feel like?

• What’s one small step I could take toward my horizon this week?🌞

#creativityandwellbeingweek #artinmind #artprompt #brightoncreatives

This week is a celebration of how creativity can open up new paths, perspectives, and possibilities - something we hold at the heart of everything we do at Art in Mind ❤️

From gentle mark-making to group conversations, we’ve seen first-hand how creativity can be a tool for connection, reflection, and healing, especially in later life.

We’ll be sharing prompts and reflections on how creativity helps us move toward new horizons, at any age🌅

Follow along and feel free to join in :)

#CreativityAndWellbeingWeek #NewHorizons #ArtInMindBrighton #CreativeWellbeing #ArtForMentalHealth #BrightonCreatives #CommunityThroughArt #CreativeAging

Join Art in Mind at BYC’s Art Market x Art in the Park this weekend at St. Ann’s Well Gardens (Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May)!

We’ll be showcasing and selling artwork created by our talented young people - come show your support!

Can’t make it? The next BYC Art Market will be on June 21st at Gloucester Road🎨

#artinthepark #brightoncreative #youthart #youngcreatives

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week!

This week is a reminder of how powerful it can be to come together, create, and connect🫂

At Art in Mind, we’re all about sharing experiences, sharing interests & sharing identity🖌️🎨

Through art, we support one another, express ourselves, and build a space where everyone feels seen and valued.

We’re always excited to welcome new faces into the mix. So that’s why next month (June), we are opening our groups to new members!! So, whether you want to join as a participant, volunteer or simply find out more, get in touch today by emailing us below!

artinmindbton@gmail.com

Come as you are. There’s a place for you here😌

#nationallotteryfunded #creativecommunity #artforwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

Some pictures of Graffiti workshop lead by Daryl @sinnaone at Brighton Youth Centre

#graffiti #workshops #creativity #art

Today is World Art Day 🎨 Let's make, create and celebrate the beauty of creativity and power of artistic expression in our lives.

Here is a few pieces made by young people from Art in Mind

#worldartday
#celebrate
#artinspires
#celebratecreativity
#artistlife
#artists
#selfexpression

Lots of clay making during the Art in Mind workshop today!

@art_in_mind_brighton @brightonyouthcentre

I am looking forward to the art workshop today, BYC 3 - 5 pm for 13 - 19 year olds

Let the clay making begin!

#clay #byc #creative #youthart #workshop #selfexpressions #mentalwellbeing #calm #art #arttherapy

Transgender Day of Visibility 31st March 2025

A day to be seen
A day to be safe
A day to be supported
A day to be free

Here are some pictures created by young people from Art in Mind.

#mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthrecovery #transgenderdayofvisibility #support #beseen #safety #freedom

Thank you National Lottery your funding helps Art in Mind train volunteers, deliver film, zine, animaton, clay, photography and illustrstion projects as well as run our art shop.

#art #youthempowerment #mentalhealthawareness #nationallottery30 #arttherapy #mentalhealthrecovery

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Creating together,

Healing together

IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ART

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IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH
ART