Unmasked: A Mental Health Photography Exhibition

UNMASKED is a powerful photography exhibition exploring mental health through lived experience, personal stories, and creative expression.

Coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day, the exhibition encourages honest conversations, challenges stigma, and promotes greater understanding of mental health.

Every photograph has been self-directed and/or feature participants with lived experience, capturing their own journey, with accompanying stories revealing the experiences, emotions, and meaning behind each image.

Alongside the exhibition, guests can attend a live Q&A featuring a mental health professional, a project participant, and photographer and creative lead Justin Garner, exploring the project from professional, personal, and creative perspectives.

This non-profit event also offers an opportunity to connect with others passionate about improving mental health across Greater Manchester.

Event Schedule

6:00–7:00 PM — Arrival & Exhibition
Explore the exhibition, network and watch behind-the-scenes footage from the making of UNMASKED.

7:00 PM — Concert Hall Opens
Take your seats and watch further behind-the-scenes content and participant interviews.

7:15–8:15 PM — Live Q&A
Welcome, panel discussion, Q&A and closing remarks.

8:15–9:00 PM — Exhibition & Networking
Return to the exhibition, continue conversations and meet the organisers.

9:00 PM — Event closes

Trigger Warning: The exhibition explores themes relating to mental health and lived experience. Some content may include sensitive or emotional subject matter.

Age guidance:

16+ due to the themes explored throughout the exhibition.

Under-16s attending the event must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.

No under 5s permitted in the auditorium.