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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make the Bed

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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Runforever - Through These Walls

22 August 2024 11:15AM-12:15PM

Aberdeen Arts Centre - 33 King Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5AA

We will share stories from Runforever’s work at HMPG. These can hopefully be inspiring stories showing how running and Feldenkrais can be forms of art with the potentiality of healing making us imagine a different path towards health. This event is part of HAS Aberdeen Day.

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The Show for Young Men

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.

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Clowndoctors at Ninewells Hospital

22 August 2024 9:30AM

Ninewells Hospital, James Arrott Drive, Dundee, DD2 1SG

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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Steps Towards Healing: Performance and Panel Discussion

22 August 2024 5:30PM-7PM

Lyra Artspace, Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT

Through panel discussion and performance, discover how Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity collaborates to create tailored art experiences for children in isolation in hospital and watch a dance performance from Step Out.

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Aberdeen

Healing Arts Scotland, Aberdeen

22 August 2024

Aberdeen

Healing Art Scotland will come to Aberdeen University, NHS Grampian and a range of arts organisations based across the city lead a day of performances, workshops, and events.

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