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24 Nov 2025

Holding Space

Arts, Refugees and Mental Health National Gathering

Exploring the role of creativity in supporting the wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers.

Event Details
Date 24 Nov 2025
Times Registration: from 10am
Event: 11 am – 5 pm
Lunch and refreshments included
Location Bradford Live

We are delighted to announce Holding Space – Arts, Refugees and Mental Health National Gathering Bradford 2025.

Developed in partnership between Bradford 2025 and Counterpoints Arts, this event will bring together artists, activists, community groups and health & wellbeing professionals, to explore the role of art and creativity in supporting the wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers.

Counterpoints Arts supports the arts by and about refugees and migrants and works at the intersection of climate justice, racial justice, mental health and displacement. Our arts, refugees and mental health programme connects people and organisations across different disciplines and facilitates collaboration and shared learning.

A City of Sanctuary since 2010, Bradford nurtures a culture of welcome and safety for migrant communities.

We will share the details of the full programme. The event will be free to attend.

What to expect

  • Engaging speakers and panels
  • Interactive sessions exploring kind and caring ways of working together
  • Networking opportunities
  • Food & marketplace

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  • BSL =  British Sign Language Interpreted

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