Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization

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Here you can find events such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.

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Healing Arts Scotland at The Festival of Politics

19-23 August 2024

Scottish Parliament, Horse WYND, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

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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11-25 August 11:50AM - 12:50PM

ZOO Playground, High School Yards, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1LZ

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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DG Creative Wellbeing - Reflections & Exhibition

20 August 2024 4:30PM-6:30PM

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, Cargenbridge, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8RX

A landmark initiative delivered across community and healthcare settings that has had significant positive health and wellbeing impacts. The OutPost team are also hosting visioning and reflection sessions, inviting you to contribute to a 'Creative Wellbeing Manifesto' for Dumfries & Galloway and create a new piece of art!

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Clowndoctors at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

20 August 2024 9:30AM

Royal Hospital for Children, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow, G51 4TF

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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In Two Minds

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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Creative Journey with the Elements

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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Healing Arts Scotland Conference

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.

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HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Healing Arts Scotland Islands Day

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.

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