You can try.
You do not have to produce a “good” piece of art. We want to make room for curiosity, experimentation and personal exploration.
ART, MENTAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY
OUT OF THE BOX PROJECTEvery person,
a whole world.
EXPRESSION WITHOUT EXPECTATIONSCONNECTION BEYOND LABELS
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OUR IDEA
You do not need
to have it all
figured out.
You can begin with a line. With something on your mind. Or simply with the wish to be there.
Out of the Box Project brings art and mental health into conversation. We are interested in what happens when people make time to create, to listen and to be heard.
Our vision for this nonprofit is to make room for different experiences, without reducing a person to a role, a difficulty or a diagnosis.
We are not looking
for perfect expression.
We are looking for yours.
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WAYS TO EXPRESS
Where could
we begin?
Three proposed directions for our activities. The schedule and participation details will be published once confirmed.
VISUAL ARTSGive a thought
Give a thought
a form.
Colour, paper, textures and everyday materials. A space to experiment with images, without having to explain everything in words.
- Collage and personal narratives
- Painting and open exploration
- Collaborative visual compositions
There is room for trying things out, changing direction and leaving things unfinished.
MOVEMENT & STORYTELLINGFind your own
Find your own
way to express it.
A gesture, a short story, an improvisation. We propose sessions that explore expression through the body and language.
- Creative writing and short stories
- Theatre improvisation
- Movement and group creation
Everyone chooses how much of themselves they wish to show and what they want to share.
OPEN GATHERINGSOne artwork.
One artwork.
Many perspectives.
Artworks and stories can open conversations about mental health, relationships and everyday experiences.
- Presentations and conversations about art
- Gatherings for artists and the community
- Collaborations with cultural and social organisations
Guests, venues and dates will be announced once confirmed.
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HOW WE COME TOGETHER
There is more than
one way to take part.
You can listen.
You do not have to talk about yourself. Being present does not mean you are expected to share personal experiences.
You can set boundaries.
“No” and “this is enough for me” belong in the room. Respect for each person’s choices is the starting point of our approach.
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BEFORE YOU JOIN
A little clarity.
A little more room.
Do I need experience in art?
Our proposed activities focus on exploration. If a particular activity requires experience or has other prerequisites, these will be stated in its announcement.
Are these therapy services?
The activities described here are proposals for arts and community programmes, not psychotherapy services. Any future therapy service would be presented separately, with clear information about its scope and the professionals responsible.
How will I find out how to take part?
Confirmed dates, venues, accessibility information, any costs and registration details will be added here. Check announced events for available participation options.
LET’S START A CONVERSATION
Have an idea
that will not fit
inside the box?
We would like to connect with people working in the arts, mental health and the community.
A collaboration can begin with a shared question and the wish to explore it together.
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