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.
20 August 2024 5:30PM-7PM
Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
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.
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21 August 2024 2:30PM - 3PM
Darrell Studio, Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 21 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
A Scottish Opera event, Singer David Douglas and pianist Karen MacIver will work through a series of exercises including singing and breathing techniques, which help to support lung health. This event will be held at Darrell Studio.
2-25 August 2024
10 Cambridge Street, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
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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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.
6, 13, 20, 27, August 2024
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ, Greenock, PA15 1HJ
Dance for Parkinson's is a weekly dance class for people with Parkinson's and their families and carers, followed by a Social Cafe. The class is facilitated by two dancers from Scottish Ballet, a live pianist and two specially trained volunteers.
10:30AM-12PM 24 August 2024
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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.
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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
22 August 2024 11:30AM-1:30PM
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH12JU
A celebration of Dance for Parkinson’s at Dance Base, for anyone interested in taking part and learning more about the project. This practical dance and movement session will be taught by Dance for Parkinson’s specialists and will focus on key elements of this established methodology.
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