Johannesburg, Gauteng - Arts That Matters is proud to unveil its first annual Ezimbilo Mental Health Arts Festival, set to take place in Johannesburg on 27th to 29th October 2023 at Wits University. This groundbreaking festival aims to promote mental health awareness, foster dialogue, and showcase the transformative power of the arts in addressing mental health challenges.
The Ezempilo Mental Health Arts Festival seeks to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals affected by mental health issues can come together, share their experiences, and find solace through artistic expression. With a diverse range of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and discussions, the festival endeavors to challenge stigma, shatter stereotypes, and ignite conversations around mental wellbeing.
Arts That Matters firmly believes in the profound impact that arts can have in promoting mental health and recovery. By harnessing the healing potential of various art forms, including visual arts, music, dance, theater, poetry, and film, the festival aims to empower individuals, raise awareness, and foster understanding and empathy within the community.
The festival will bring together renowned artists, mental health professionals, advocates, and community stakeholders to create a platform for meaningful engagement on important mental health issues. Through engaging performances, thought-provoking panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will have the opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, gain insights, and discover coping mechanisms for maintaining mental health and wellness.
Arts That Matters recognizes the urgent need to address the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in underserved communities. The Ezimbilo Mental Health Arts Festival strives to bridge this gap by actively involving and empowering individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their background or their relation to mental health challenges.
We invite members of the media, mental health organizations, community leaders, and the general public to join us in this momentous occasion as we launch the Ezempilo Mental Health Arts Festival. Let us come together to celebrate the transformative power of the arts and advocate for mental health support, understanding, and compassion.
For further information, interview requests, or media inquiries, please contact:
Festival Director Name: Sibusiso Fihlani
Arts That Matters Chairperson
Contact Information: 079 773 61 28/+27 76 107 7951
Email: v.fihlani@atlanticfellows.org / eric@monateafrica.com
About Arts That Matters:
Arts That Matters is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing the arts as a catalyst for raising awareness and advocating for mental health. By harnessing the power of artistic expression, Arts That Matters strives to create positive change, challenge stigma, and promote healing and social inclusion within communities.