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

What’s On

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

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Curious Seed, A Field Happening...NOW

22 August 2024 10AM-6PM

Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG (by the hedge near Holyrood Palace wall)

An invitation to gather with one another in nature in a durational dance vigil in solidarity with those facing oppression, apartheid, genocide and state violence across the world. Over 8 hours, dancers will take the place of the candle which stays lit during a vigil. Come and be in community with us, as witnesses and / or active participants, to dance / rest / listen / heal / contemplate / connect / question / play / process / breathe together. (Please bring food to enjoy).

BATSHIT

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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Dance for Parkinson’s Open Day

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.