What’s On

Performing Anxiety is an ambitious new good practice resource from the Mental Health Foundation, and the team behind the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, for anyone who wants to make live artistic work about mental health, from autobiographical shows about anxiety and depression to participatory projects working with vulnerable people. Join us for a panel with some of the artists involved to discuss the impact of making public facing work about mental health and explore best practice. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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Glasgow Life's Singing For Fun is a free and accessible programme delivered by professional musicians and instrumentalists to support anyone who wishes to sing for well being. No singing experience is necessary. Further dates and locations include 16 and 23 August at 2:30PM at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre.

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Join Playlist for Life for an engaging workshop that delves into the transformative power of music for individuals living with dementia and their carers. This interactive session will focus on three key musical realms: heritage music, identity music, and the vibrant world of Bollywood music. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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A panel discussion with Indepen-Dance. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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Experience the energetic world of Taiko drumming with Nemo Arts. Our sessions are designed for adults experiencing poor mental health, offering a dynamic way to boost well-being. Not only is Taiko drumming an incredible workout, but it also creates an uplifting energy that sets a tone for the week. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.

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Join the Sound Lab at the Healing Arts Glasgow Day for an introduction session to DJing. Join our expert tutor Steg G for all things mixing, production, and beat making.

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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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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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Maryhill Integration Network's Joyous Choir is a community choir for women seeking asylum and refuge in Glasgow. Weekly sessions include singing, song-writing, learning and sharing songs from different cultures, and performance opportunities. Joyous choir will perform at HAS Wellbeing Concert to highlight how music can cross cultural barriers and help diverse women heal from trauma through friendship and song. https://www.maryhillintegration.org.uk

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A team of Project Ability artists will invite attendees to sit for a few minutes to have their portrait drawn at the HAS Glasgow Day. The gifted artists have previously drawn portraits at conferences, events, and The Scottish Parliament. While demonstrating their talent, they share pride in their creativity and how identifying as an artist helps their mental health and wellbeing.

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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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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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