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Welcome to NIGAT
NIGAT – Northern Ireland Group for Art as Therapy.
NIGAT is a volunteer-led membership organization who promotes the use of Art as Therapy and Art Therapy to facilitate health and well-being.
Anybody interested in using art and creativity for self-expression is welcome to become a member, or attend our open events.
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Creativity
Creativity is a fundamental human right and has unique power to transform individuals.
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Member-led
NIGAT is its members. We are committed to working as a team, using the skills and commitment of the members.
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NIGAT hold three day meetings a year. These normally take place on the first Saturday in February, June and October and run from 10-4. These consist of experiential art-making and a variety of presentations relating to creativity and well-being. The atmosphere is open and welcoming. A delicious lunch is also provided. Next Day Meeting - Sat 1st June 2013 10am - 4pm at Ballyowen Day CentreRead MoreDay Meetings
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NIGAT has held an Art Therapy Summer School every summer, following the tradition started in 1993. The non-residential summer school is designed all those interested in the therapeutic application of art with children and adults.Read MoreSummer Schools
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It has been one of the NIGAT objectives to establish a reading room to house the collection of books that Rita Simon donated to the organisation. After a process of assessing properties, NIGAT is pleased to have the new Rita Simon Reading room.Read MoreReading Room
Official Launch of NIGAT's Rita Simon Reading Room
We recently had the official opening of our Rita Simon NIGAT Reading Room at King House in Holywood
Lord Alderdice conducted our official opening. He has been a great supporter of Art Therapy over the years. The occasion was also joint-hosted by Eileen McCourt, our honourary President who also provided a few words.
This fantastic resource is available to both members and non-members (for a small fee of £5)
We are excited that this resource will be available to all of us. We will also be looking for members to sign up to open the room on Saturday mornings (10-1) or Tuesday evenings (6-9). If we can all do once every few months this will be covered easily. You can sign up on the day, or email us to let us know your interest and availability.