October Day Meeting: Saturday 3rd Oct. 2026, 10.00am-3.00pm. Presenter: Bridget Nugent, art psychotherapist. Presentation: Art Therapy, Textiles and Talismans. Venue: Ballynafeigh Community Development Association, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG. Entry via side door, Candahar St.… Read More »October 2026 Day Meeting
In 2026 we hosted our 33rd Art Therapy Summer School: 31st July-2nd August. The venue was Merville House, Newtownabbey, For full details, see https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/
Alice Graham – tribute and obituary. It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing on the 18th April 2026 of Alice Graham. An obituary and tribute page can be viewed here (click… Read More »Alice Graham tribute & obituary
You are welcome to join us for the next Day Meeting. Save the date! For updates, please also check https://nigat.net/events/day-meetings/
Art Therapy / Art Psychotherapy in Northern Ireland is recognised as one of the Psychological Professions. Photo: Dr Caryl Sibbett and Eileen McCourt at the inaugural meeting of the Psychological Professions Forum for NI, Department… Read More »Psychological Professions Forum for NI
A group of NIGAT members presented at European Federation of Art Therapy (EFAT) International Conference in London, July 2025, and the presentation was “highly rated and… selected by the Conference Committee.” It showcased the long-standing… Read More »NIGAT members presented at Art Therapy Conference
Eileen McCourt, NIGAT President – recipient of BAAT 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Hand Drumming workshop with Aidan Dunphy. Tapping into the therapeutic benefits of drumming.
NIGAT’s 31st Art Therapy Summer School explored the theme of ‘Synchronicity’. Presentations & experiential workshops allowed connections between theory and practice in a safe environment, held gently by experienced and Registered Art Therapists.
NIGAT’s 31st Art Therapy Summer School was held on 2-4th August 2024, Belfast. This year’s theme was Synchronicity. See the Art Therapy Summer School brochure for details.