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.
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.
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18 August 2024 5PM-6:30PM
The Yoga Barn, Dumbreck Stables, 82 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 4SN
A fun Summer Dance Fiesta get together. A chance to create a special summer vibe with dance and mindful movement to a wide range of feelgood music with like minded people. Guaranteed to feel great in mind, body and soul. For booking, please contact Joanna on 07812105989 or joannalivingstone@hotmail.co.uk
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10:30AM-12PM 24 August 2024
Online
This 90-minute workshop will offer a gentle introduction to creative writing for wellbeing using a variety of carefully selected texts for writing prompts and discussions. The main focus of the session will be to create a safe and supportive space for participants with the reassurance that there is no wrong or right way to be creative.
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20 August 2024
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.
18:30, 21 August 2024
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
A beautiful and uplifting concert to celebrate Healing Arts Scotland week performed by artists from Glasgow and beyond, both professional and community based.
21 August 2024
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH12JU
A practical dance session exploring Dance Base’s recent partnership with Grassmarket Community Project and the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust. Open to lived experience participants of the project, and anyone interested in learning more about it, this workshop will introduce people to dance teaching practices which centre mental wellbeing.
21 August 2024 19:00
Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
Maryhill Integration Network's Joyous Choir is a community choir for women seeking asylum and refuge in Glasgow. Weekly sessions include singing, song-writing, learning and sharing songs from different cultures, and performance opportunities. Joyous choir will perform at HAS Wellbeing Concert to highlight how music can cross cultural barriers and help diverse women heal from trauma through friendship and song. https://www.maryhillintegration.org.uk
21 August 2024 10:45AM-4:00PM
Tramway, Tramway Foyer, 25 Albert Drive Glasgow , Strathclyde, G41 2PE
A team of Project Ability artists will invite attendees to sit for a few minutes to have their portrait drawn at the HAS Glasgow Day. The gifted artists have previously drawn portraits at conferences, events, and The Scottish Parliament. While demonstrating their talent, they share pride in their creativity and how identifying as an artist helps their mental health and wellbeing.
16:00, 19 August 2024
Scottish Parliament
The Healing Arts Scotland Opening Celebration event takes place outside the Scottish Parliament at 4pm Mon 19th August as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and Festival of Politics, featuring over 250 performers and participants from across Scotland
22 August 2024
Aberdeen
Healing Art Scotland will come to Aberdeen University, NHS Grampian and a range of arts organisations based across the city lead a day of performances, workshops, and events.
All Day 21 August 2024 |
25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
Healing Arts Scotland in Glasgow brings together communities, researchers, and academics to celebrate and debate the role of the arts in health.
January-August 2024
Scotland Wide
Designed and delivered by the International Teaching Artists Collaborative (ITAC), the ITAC Relay is a chance for participatory artists working in Arts and Health contexts to connect and collaborate on a 6-month national activation leading into Healing Arts Scotland Week.