Amser i Siarad x Galeri: Synwyriwm

Call for Artists and Creative Facilitators – Synwyriwm

An Arts, Health & Wellbeing Project with Amser i Siarad, Galeri Caernarfon & National Trust Plas Newydd

About Synwyriwm

Synwyriwm (“sensorium”) builds on a successful pilot and moves into a new phase of creativity, nature, wellbeing, and community connection. We would like to encourage a strong focus on the senses—mindful sensory engagement with landscape, materials and sound supports grounding, resilience and mental‑health recovery. All sessions are encouraged to take place outdoors, to deepen participants’ relationship with the natural environment.

Participants experiencing moderate mental‑health problems will work alongside artists in a series of collaborative, sensory‑rich workshops inspired by the gardens, landscape and heritage of Plas Newydd.

Artist wellbeing is central to the project. A programme of training and development days will support practitioners to embed wellbeing‑led approaches into their practice, with regular opportunities to share skills and learning across the cohort.

The project will culminate in public touring exhibitions at Galeri Caernarfon and Plas Newydd, celebrating participants’ voices and challenging stigma around mental health.

Details:

• We are looking for empathetic and creative individuals (any artform) to run workshops, and must be able to work collaboratively with participants, valuing process over product.
• Location – Galeri Caernarfon and Plas Newydd, Ynys Mon
• Fee - £300 per workshop (full day)
• You will need to be available to facilitate workshops between May - Nov 2026
• You will need to be available for the Plas Newydd tour March 27
• You will need to be a Welsh speaker. (We support Welsh language learners).

Application deadline: Thursday 12th March 10pm

To express interest, complete this form: Synwyriwm | Galwad Agored | Open Call – Fill in form

Key Dates

Activity	Approx. Date
Plas Newydd Tour	March 27
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training (free training worth £160)	April 16 & 17
ASIST training (free training worth £200)	April 23 & 24

Access & Support

We are committed to making this opportunity as accessible as possible. If you need the information in an alternative format or wish to discuss any access requirements before applying, please contact us at: Ffion.evans@galericaernarfon.com

Amser i Siarad (AiS)

AiS is a grassroots mental health charity supporting adults, children, and young people across Ynys Môn and Gwynedd. Based in Caernarfon, AiS provides information and services focused on mental health and wellbeing.

Galeri Caernarfon

Galeri Caernarfon is a not-for-profit community arts centre offering theatre, cinema, work units, and exhibition spaces. Our vision, "Creu Cyfoeth Cymunedol Cynalaliadwy" (Creating Sustainable Community Wealth), is reflected in our diverse artistic programming, including theatre, film, exhibitions, music, and workshops.