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.
19-23 August 2024
NHS Centre for Integrative Care, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G12 0YN
Various creative activities will be offered for people to participate in which will help enhance their appreciation of the environment, create a sense of warmth and community and enable self expression for people attending the service who are living with long term health conditions.
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18 August 2024 10AM-2:30PM
The King's Foundation Dumfries House, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18 2NJ
Experience a variety of creative workshops deigned to improve your health and wellbeing at the tranquil site of Dumfries House Estate Health and Wellbeing centre.
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23 August - 7 September 2024 1PM-2PM
An Lanntair, Kenneth St, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2DS
Join us for the opening of a exhibition of artwork made by participants in online Creative Connections workshops. The exhibition, which will be held on An Lanntair's mezzanine walkway, includes artwork from courses including Walk Forage Print; Looking Outwards; and Prayer Flags.
23 August 2024 10AM-12PM
Join artist Joe Mahony to learn simple Coptic book binding skills and make your own sketchbook / journal.
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1-31 August 2024, Wednesdays - Saturdays 11AM-5PM
Project Ability, 1st Floor, Trongate 103, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 5HD
Arts Relay is an exhibition of inspiring artworks by Project Ability, Glasgow Print Studio and Bazooka Arts. The exhibition will consist of thoughtful artworks and sharing personal responses created through the relay process. A reception will be held on August 1st from 6-8pm, all welcome.
22 August 2024 11:15AM-12:15PM
Aberdeen Arts Centre - 33 King Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5AA
We will share stories from Runforever’s work at HMPG. These can hopefully be inspiring stories showing how running and Feldenkrais can be forms of art with the potentiality of healing making us imagine a different path towards health. This event is part of HAS Aberdeen Day.
2-24 August 2024 5:30PM-6:30PM
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh , EH1 2JU
Directed by Eoin McKenzie in collaboration with Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie, this is a funny and tender new contemporary dance performance for audiences aged 8+ that considers familiar and unexpected ideas about masculinity and friendship.
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.
1, 8, 15 August 2024 10:30AM-11:30AM
GARTNAVEL ROYAL HOSPITAL, CUTHBERTSON WARD, 1055 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLASGOW, G12 0XH
Healing Notes includes 3 separate events that offer participation in a range of creative activities. These events enable self-expression for the acutely and chronically mentally ill people using our services.
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.
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.
19 August 2024
Hunterhill Care Home , Blackford Road, Paisley, PA2 7EN
As part of a multiweek residency, a duo of musicians take high quality live music to care home residents and staff in the comfort of their own environment. The performances allow for elements of participation including clapping, singing, and dancing. The musicians also take requests from the residents, ensuring a good mix of repertoire so there is something for everyone!