Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
21 August 2024 1PM-2:15PM
Tramway, 25 Albert DR, Glasgow, G41 2PE
Performing Anxiety was an ambitious new good practice resource from the Mental Health Foundation and the team behind the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, designed for anyone who wanted to make live artistic work about mental health. This ranged from autobiographical shows about anxiety and depression to participatory projects working with vulnerable people.
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21 August 2024 1PM-1:25PM
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
Participants joined Playlist for Life for an engaging workshop that delved into the transformative power of music for individuals living with dementia and their carers. This interactive session focused on three key musical realms: heritage music, identity music, and the vibrant world of Bollywood music. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
21 August 2024 3:30PM-5PM
Millbridge Hall, Old Causeway, Kinross, Kinross-shire, KY13 8DW
This workshop gave the children a fun-packed session of yoga and mindful games in a safe space to explore through movement and play, allowing them to be present, relax, build friendships, and learn calming tools to take home with them.
21 August 2024 1PM-2PM
A panel discussion with Indepen-Dance. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
11-25 August 11:50AM - 12:50PM
ZOO Playground, High School Yards, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1LZ
make the Bed was a 60-minute solo show that relied on gesture, physicality, and soundscapes as Ariela took the audience along with her on an anxiety-filled downward spiral. In showing her own struggle with mental illness, particularly anxiety, Ariela aimed to create a piece in which other anxious people could see their own experiences reflected. This piece was part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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21 August 2024 3PM-4PM
Experience the energizing world of Taiko drumming with Nemo Arts. Designed for adults facing poor mental health, the session offered a dynamic way to boost well-being, providing both a great workout and uplifting energy. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
21 August 2024 10:45AM-11:15AM
Tramway, Tramway Studio, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
Joined the Sound Lab at Healing Arts Glasgow Day for an introduction to DJing. Led by expert tutor Steg G, the session covered mixing, production, and beat making.
2-24 August 2024 5:30PM-6:30PM
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh , EH1 2JU
Directed by Eoin McKenzie in collaboration with Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie, this is a funny and tender new contemporary dance performance for audiences aged 8+ that considers familiar and unexpected ideas about masculinity and friendship.
21 August 2024 9:30AM
Rachel House Children's Hospice, Avenue Road, Kinross, KY13 8FX
Hearts&Minds' Clowndoctors have been visiting children and young people in hospital and hospice care 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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Robin House Children's Hospice, 2 Boturich Drive, Balloch, G83 8LX
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.
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.