With case studies, guest speakers and discussions, this webinar offers an opportunity to reflect on what good practice looks like and to discuss some of the opportunities and challenges that may be faced when developing creative projects by and with newly arrived communities with a focus on addressing mental health needs.
"I escaped the Rwanda genocide as a baby. I returned to find many of my generation have buried their pain.” A film by Ornella Mutoni. Part of Creativity & Wellbeing week.
"The Door is Always Open": Journey into the marvellous world of the Moomins, brought to life by the Woodland Tribe and their little helpers.
Half day workshop with artists Lynn Setterington & Jill Eastlands and Oldham Library as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
The Sounds Like Home Choir warmly invites you to an evening of live music and discussion to celebrate Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
Join us for an evening of fresh stand-up from new comedians as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
A fundraising event for Camps Breakerz in Gaza, exploring how movement can provide connection, resilience & hope.
A new installation by Basel Zaraa co-produced with Bradford City of Culture 2025 as part of Moomin 80.
Poetry and electronic music duo chamæleon explore the relationship between art and activism at their Shubbak Festival performance.
A Palestinian-UK collaboration fusing comic traditions from both cultures and supporting Palestinian comedians to tour in Palestine, UK and beyond.
Counterpoints Arts is working in collaboration with The Hellenic Centre on an evening of Rebetiko music, part of the Rebetiko Carnival and Refugee Week Festivals.
New commissioned work by Henna Asikainen & Roua Horanieh at the Baltic as part of Moomin 80 for Refugee Week.
For artists and curators interested to learn about the Inodyssey curatorial approach and to build connections and networks.
As part of the Counterpoints Moomin 80 commissions for Refugee Week, Gloucester Guildhall presents new work by Dana Olărescu working with communities across the city.
Collaborative exhibition and panel discussion on photography and cultural production related to migration, displacement, and social justice.
Sheffield Doc Fest presents an evening of comedy and conversation with the Palestine Comedy Club exploring how humour can challenge power, shift narratives, and hold space for difficult truths.
Counterpoints Arts and Hackney Empire present The Blessing, a spectacular celebration marking Windrush Day and Refugee Week 2025.
Past Events
Save the date and join us to find out how you can get involved in this year's Refugee Week!
Unpacking the complexities of the climate crisis, migration, and womanhood.
Join us for the second edition of PopChange Film Club – Counterpoints' new monthly programme at RichMix London.
Our HeartBeats invites a cohort of six aspiring DJs into a new curriculum, led by Producer and DJ, Kensaye. Supported by Gaby D'Annunzio, Compass Collective, Babylon Project and Southbank Centre.
A chance to learn more about Platforma, including how artists and organisations can get involved and what support can be provided.
Calling all artists and creatives looking for a safe space to share your ideas! Come along to our Scratch showcase for inspiration, connection and encouragement. Led by Awate.
Join us for a relaxed performance by the Sounds Like Home Choir - "international women of Hakcney"
The second Culture & Mental Health international conference will take place in Ghent, Belgium. The focus of this edition is on supporting the mental wellbeing of forcibly displaced people through art and culture.
