BrightSparks is a community of mental health service users, volunteers and other interested people that use the arts to promote positive images of mental health and wellbeing.

We exist to support and showcase the creative talent that exists within the mental health community through a growing number of creative groups and projects.

You can also read News from Yesteryear on our Documents Page.

BrightSparks News

  • INSPIRATIONS

    INSPIRATIONS

    • WHEN?: Commencing Tuesday 17th September 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • The twenty-fourth annual open exhibition of artworks by mental health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, & beyond. . . . read more
    • (Posted Tue, Sep 10, 2024)
  • Facebook:  BrightSparksArts

    Facebook: BrightSparksArts

    • WHEN?: On going!
    • WHERE?: ONLINE!
    • Is our Facebook page where Mental Health Service Users and others share their artistic endeavours. You are invited to share artworks, creative writing, music, comedy, photos, or anything else artistic. It is also a platform where we share updates in regard to Arts in Me . . . read more
    • (Posted Thu, Aug 29, 2024)
  • Leicester Pride 2024

    Leicester Pride 2024

    • WHEN?: Sat, Aug 31, 2024
    • WHERE?: outside Café Nero on Humberstone Gate
    • Come and join the BrightSparks crew marching in support of the LGBTQIA+ Community of Leicester at Leicester Pride 2024. Meet on Saturday 31st August at 11.45am outside Café Nero on Humberstone Gate and we’ll set off from there. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Smoothie Soundbites

    Smoothie Soundbites

    • WHEN?: Tue, Sep 3, 2024 - 12.15 to 1.15
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • Hosted by Tim Sayers, featuring the wonderful Michael Vickers, The Smoothie Crew & special guests. .Come along, bring your lunch, & listen to the music. . . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • submissions invited: INSPIRATIONS

    submissions invited: INSPIRATIONS

    • WHEN?: Commencing Tuesday 17th September 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • The twenty-fourth annual open exhibition of artworks by mental health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. .We particularly welcome pieces from beginners, first timers and group pieces. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Comedy Asylum/Showcase Performance

    Comedy Asylum/Showcase Performance

    • WHEN?: Thu, Jun 27, 2024
    • WHERE?: Attenborough Arts
    • The Comedy Asylum team up with Showcase Smoothie for our BrightSparks summer party! We present a smorgasbord of sketches, tracks, songs and stand-up that will stuff your funky strut. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Smoothie Soundbites - May

    Smoothie Soundbites - May

    • WHEN?: Tue, May 14, 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • Hosted by Tim Sayers, featuring the wonderful Michael Vickers, The Smoothie Crew & friends. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Smoothie Soundbites

    Smoothie Soundbites

    • WHEN?: Tue, Feb 27, 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • Hosted by Tim Sayers, featuring the wonderful Michael Vickers, The Smoothie Crew & friends. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • THE COMEDY ASYLUM SHOW 2024

    THE COMEDY ASYLUM SHOW 2024

    • WHEN?: Thu, Feb 8, 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • Should be a cracker, to avoid disappointment please book your tickets in advance at The Attenborough Arts Centre . . . read more
    • (Posted Wed, Jan 24, 2024)
  • `ALL TOGETHER` Publication

    `ALL TOGETHER` Publication

    • WHERE?: PDF and Print
    • THE ‘ALL TOGETHER’ PUBLICATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MENTAL HEALTH VENUES AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE A COPY, and they’re free. . . . read more
    • (Posted Fri, Jan 26, 2024)
  • Christmas Panto!

    Christmas Panto!

    • WHEN?: Thu, Dec 14, 2023 - 7pm
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • The well wicked witch of the west side has the dastardliest plan to ruin Christmas since Mariah Carey walked into a recording studio. Can we stop her? do we want to? . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Crowdfunder for the MishMash Project

    Crowdfunder for the MishMash Project

    • WHEN?: 2024
    • WHERE?: Bradgate Mental Health Unit
    • BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health CIO is hoping to crowdfund the MishMash Project delivering a whole programme of Sound Production sessions on wards at The Bradgate Mental Health Unit and in the community to produce new recordings and performances throughout 2024. Ple . . . read more
    • (Posted )