What’s On

Two all-day drop-in motorbike patch making workshops delivered at St Columba’s and a celebratory evening bringing the project to a close, participants are invited to collaborate in the gradual decoration of vintage leather jackets.

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The workshop will focus on creative play and healing arts for children and their families, offering a range of activities from playful finger-painting for toddlers to mindful mandalas for parents. These creative opportunities aim to foster family bonding, reduce stress, and promote emotional wellbeing through art.

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Hidden Sanctuary - An exhibition of screenprints created as part of an exciting national arts relay by participants with caring roles in collaboration with Bazooka Arts and Glasgow Print Studio.

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Healing Arts Scotland is teaming up with the Festival of Politics with a series of discussions from leading experts from the worlds of politics, the arts and health on a variety of topics including dementia, mental health and resilience, trauma, ageism and inequality and how engagement in the arts can make a difference to all walks of life.

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make the Bed is a 60-minute solo show that relies on gesture, physicality, and soundscapes as Ariela brings the audience along with her on an anxiety-filled downward spiral. In showing her own struggle with mental illness, particularly anxiety, Ariela wanted to create a piece in whihc other anxious people could see their own experiences reflected. This piece is part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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An exhibition of creative responses to the lived experiences of women carers (both paid and unpaid) in the region of Renfrewshire. Artists Audrey O'Brien, Karen Herbison, Kayleigh McGuinness and tsBeall responded to the stories they gathered from the carers with artistic works which are now incorporated into a touring exhibition.

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Join us for an enchanting evening under the Full Moon in Aquarius as we immerse ourselves in a soothing and rejuvenating light and sound journey. This experience is designed to engage the subconscious mind, promote mindfulness, and connect with the community.

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A playful introduction to clowning for wellbeing with Suzie Ferguson from Hearts & Minds. This will be a practical session, with no previous performance experience required. Ages 16+.

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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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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.

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Hearts&Minds' Clowndoctors have been visiting children and young people in hospital in Scotland for 25 years. Our therapeutic clowns bring joy, offer meaningful connection, and enhance well-being. (Please note this event is not open to the general public)

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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.

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