Join the planning group

The exhibition is organised by and for people with experience of mental health issues, as a collective advocacy project at CAPS Independent Advocacy.

There is more information below. If you would like to ask about joining to help plan the 2023 exhibition then please get in touch.

Watch the Film

Find out more about how the exhibition is planned and it’s history by watching the short film.

Ten Years of Out of Sight Out of Mind Film — Out of Sight Out of Mind

How We Work

The Planning Group works in collaboration with the exhibitors, organisations and the projects partners.

They meet throughout the year, mainly meeting online, every few weeks. Later in the year they meet more often in person.

Some people get involved in specific tasks, such as curation, PR, and later in the practical tasks of putting on and supporting the exhibition. People take part as suits their interests and availability.

Planning Group members all have lived experience of mental health issues, they take part on a voluntary basis. Their work and the project are facilitated by the Arts As Advocacy Manager at CAPS Independent Advocacy.

They are a diverse group, some people have been involved for years and new people join each year. People have their own interests and experience in art and mental health. They aim that everyone’s voice is equal in their work. The group’s diversity means that the project keeps evolving and ensures that the needs of people with experience of mental health issues remain at the centre of the exhibition.