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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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.
21, August 2024 10:30AM-11:30AM
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen , AB25 2ZN
Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT) will offer a ‘behind the scenes’ guided tour of their work to support wellbeing through creative activity in the north east of Scotland. Director Sally Thomson will highlight the work of GHAT and their team of creatives within wards and across the region.
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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.
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.
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
19 & 20 August 2024
The Hub - Edinburgh International Festival, The National Galleries of Scotland, The National Portrait Gallery. Events in-person and online.
The HAS Conference in Edinburgh on the 19th & 20th August will feature UK and international speakers who are leading innovative practice in arts-in health interventions, including four specially curated panels as part of the Festival of Politics at Scottish Parliament.
19/08/24 - 20/08/2024 |
Orkney, Lewis and Shetland
Healing Arts Scotland will come to Orkney, Lewis and Shetland to amplify the voices from the communities of the Scottish Islands to celebrate the arts in health and wellbeing.
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.