Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Here you can find events such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
August 20 2024 9:30AM
Findlay House, Seafield Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7LN
Hearts&Minds’ Elderflowers are therapeutic clowns who work with people living with dementia to bring joy, offer meaningful connection, and enhance well-being. (Please note this event is not open to the general public)
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20 August 2024 10:45AM-12:15PM
Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
Hear about the benefits of this social cohesion and the role of the arts in bridging social divides, building trust, and combatting ageism and inequality.
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23 August 2024 10:45AM - 12:15PM
What is the potential of the arts to relieve stress, build resilience, support identity and empowerment, and develop vital social connections among young people. How and who is using music, dance, visual art, drama, and creative expression to better incorporate the art forms into health and healing for young people experiencing mental health issues?
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20 August 2024 5:30PM-7PM
This panel will discuss how the arts have been used to help reconnect forcibly displaced peoples cope with their new circumstances, process their sense of loss, and begin the journey to imagining a more hopeful future.
19 August 2024 1:45PM-3:15PM
Research demonstrates that participatory art forms empower the artist in everyone, moving beyond a diagnosis and offering a window of expression, and joy, taking the whole person into consideration and improving quality of life for people living with dementia and their families. Join the panel to discuss the science behind the power; the first-hand experience; and how carers and families can also benefit.
10-25 August 2024 18:15-19:15PM
Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH3 9EF
In spring 2024, we called for people from Edinburgh to submit stories about the former Royal Infirmary, to capture and honour the experiences and memories that people connect with the building’s previous life. Join us as we bring together local people from across Edinburgh alongside special author guests to perform their work and commemorate the building’s rich history.
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20 August 2024
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
The National Galleries of Scotland and partners invite you to a day of creative workshops, talks and tours.
1-25 August 2024
10 Cambridge Street, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
Explored through the dynamic of a mother-daughter relationship, In Two Minds is deeply personal, inventive, funny and life-affirming.
22 August 2024 5:30PM-7PM
Lyra Artspace, Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT
Through panel discussion and performance, discover how Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity collaborates to create tailored art experiences for children in isolation in hospital and watch a dance performance from Step Out.
2-25 August 2024
BATSHIT draws on personal stories, pop psychology and Prozac-laden humour to explore the myths, fantasies and fears that keep us compliant, and the systems that let us down.
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St.Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 6AE
The event invites you to discover your creative potential and deepen your connection with the elements and mother nature.
22 August 2024 17:00 - 18:30
The Pavilion Cafe Edinburgh, Edinburgh Meadows, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH9 1JZ
Discover a mindful and fun movement session with Bronwyn Tutty, a spirited, grounded movement teacher and coach. Using music and gentle guidance, Bronwyn helps you connect with your body, celebrate your essence, and find strength to shine through life's ups and downs.