Art and Mental Health - Transforming Personal Struggle to Public Stories

Friday, August 15, 2025 5:15 PM @ Flicker Theatre & Bar

Workshop/Panel
Join filmmaker Aaron Strand (Withdrawal) and Nuçi’s Space for a powerful conversation on mental health and creativity. This panel explores how artists can transform personal struggles into impactful public stories—ethically, responsibly, and with care for themselves and their communities.

 

Hosted by Withdrawal director Aaron Strand in partnership with Nuçi’s Space, this panel—"Art and Mental Health: Transforming Personal Struggle to Public Stories"—examines the vital role of mental health narratives in art. The discussion will cover how artists can care for their own well-being while working with challenging material, how to responsibly support collaborators, and how to engage meaningfully with affected communities during both production and distribution.