Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Here you can find events such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
23 August 2024
No17, 17 Boswall Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3RW
Following two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops delivered at St Columba's Hospice Care, this celebratory evening will bring the project to a close.
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19 August 2024, 11AM - 6PM
No17, 17 Boswall Road, EH5 3RWm, Edinburgh
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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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).
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23 August 2024 2PM-3PM
The Hub, St Columba's Hospice, 15 Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW
Come and join us for a relaxed, acoustic music session with Astro and Stella and the Katey Warran/Jenny Baxley Lee Duo. All are welcome! To book your place, please contact us at arts@stcolumbashospice.org.uk"
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23 August 2024 2:30PM-3:30PM
Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, EH15 2BA
Come and fly a kite with us as we gather to honour the record-breaking kite flying event by the children of Gaza in 2011. Our family-friendly event open to all is a celebration of the strength and joy they found on that day.
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.
August 19 2024 7:30PM-8:45PM
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh , EH6 8RG
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.
23 and 30 August 2024 5:00PM-6:30PM
The Meadows (by the Pavillion Cafe), Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1JZ
Connect to your inner wild, through yoga, Mixed Movement and creative play. You will be led on a journey, exploring embodied practices of connection; movement, breath, sound and creative nature play. This event is for all bodies.
20 August 2024 5:30PM-7PM
Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
This panel will discuss how the arts have been used to help reconnect forcibly displaced peoples cope with their new circumstances, process their sense of loss, and begin the journey to imagining a more hopeful future.
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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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.
22 August 2024 17:00 - 18:30
The Pavilion Cafe Edinburgh, Edinburgh Meadows, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH9 1JZ
Discover a mindful and fun movement session with Bronwyn Tutty, a spirited, grounded movement teacher and coach. Using music and gentle guidance, Bronwyn helps you connect with your body, celebrate your essence, and find strength to shine through life's ups and downs.