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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An exploration of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Healing Environments: Integrated Art and Health by Design 2009-2024

23 August 2024 1PM-2PM

Upstairs Seminar Room, Centre for Integrative Care, 1053 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G12 0YN

A one hour talk for health professionals, artists and the general public that will explore the recent design of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde therapeutic environments. Places and spaces where artists and designers have worked with NHSGGC and the wider community to increase the mental health and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff through the co-design of integrated art and design work.

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Meet The Elderflowers

21 August 2024 2:30PM-3PM

Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE

An extended family of clowns who bring joy, offer meaningful connection, and enhance well-being by co-creating unique, playful encounters with people living with dementia.(Prior to Lucy’s presentation, 2 Elderflower performers will be visiting attendees in the Tramway foyers). This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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State of Play: Clowning for Wellbeing

19 August 2024 10AM-1PM

Scottish Ballet Education Studio, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE

A playful introduction to clowning for wellbeing with Suzie Ferguson from Hearts & Minds. This will be a practical session, with no previous performance experience required. Ages 16+.

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1927

21 August 2024 1PM - 3PM

Tramway Studio 1, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE

Join 1927's co-artistic director for this 90-minute participatory workshop. Delve into 1927's creative process and explore art therapy practises such as automatic writing and dramatising lived experience. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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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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Healing Notes

1, 8, 15 August 2024 10:30AM-11:30AM

GARTNAVEL ROYAL HOSPITAL, CUTHBERTSON WARD, 1055 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLASGOW, G12 0XH

Healing Notes includes 3 separate events that offer participation in a range of creative activities. These events enable self-expression for the acutely and chronically mentally ill people using our services.

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Music to Lift More Spirits

19 August 2024

Hunterhill Care Home , Blackford Road, Paisley, PA2 7EN

As part of a multiweek residency, a duo of musicians take high quality live music to care home residents and staff in the comfort of their own environment. The performances allow for elements of participation including clapping, singing, and dancing. The musicians also take requests from the residents, ensuring a good mix of repertoire so there is something for everyone!

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Healing Arts Scotland Wellbeing Concert

18:30, 21 August 2024

Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE

A beautiful and uplifting concert to celebrate Healing Arts Scotland week performed by artists from Glasgow and beyond, both professional and community based.

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Healing Arts Scotland Glasgow Day

All Day 21 August 2024 |

25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE

Healing Arts Scotland in Glasgow brings together communities, researchers, and academics to celebrate and debate the role of the arts in health.

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Healing Arts Scotland
 ITAC Relay

January-August 2024

Scotland Wide

Designed and delivered by the International Teaching Artists Collaborative (ITAC), the ITAC Relay is a chance for participatory artists working in Arts and Health contexts to connect and collaborate on a 6-month national activation leading into Healing Arts Scotland Week.

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