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.
21 August 2024 1PM-2:15PM
Tramway, 25 Albert DR, Glasgow, G41 2PE
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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21 August 2024 3:05PM-3:25PM
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
Ceramic Artist Carol Sinclair believes in the power of making to bring joy into our lives, and will share her thoughts on why the process and experience of making makes you happy. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.
7, 14, 21 August 2024 12PM-1:30PM
Anyiso, Keal Place, Glasgow, G15 6UZ
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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24 August 2024 10:30AM-12:30PM
Klass Studios, Stonehouse, Udston Road, ML9 3FL
Our free Wellness Workshop for ages 16+ is designed to rejuvenate both the body and mind and is suitable for complete beginners. This unique event blends the arts and health, offering a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing through dance fitness, ballet and yoga.
21 August 2024 1PM-1:25PM
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.
21 August 2024 10:45AM-11:15AM
A powerful new theatrical work-in-progress that delves into the complexities of modern masculinity. Follow the journey of a group of young men as they confront their personal battles with toxic masculinity, challenging the roles society has imposed upon them. Through raw, honest performances, they reveal their struggles to break free from damaging labels and redefine what it means to be a man today from their lived experience. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.
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1-31 August 2024 6PM
Garden Lobby, The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
Hidden Sanctuary - An exhibition of screenprints created as part of an exciting national arts relay by participants with caring roles in collaboration with Bazooka Arts and Glasgow Print Studio.
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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.
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.
20 August 2024 4:30PM-6:30PM
Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, Cargenbridge, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8RX
A landmark initiative delivered across community and healthcare settings that has had significant positive health and wellbeing impacts. The OutPost team are also hosting visioning and reflection sessions, inviting you to contribute to a 'Creative Wellbeing Manifesto' for Dumfries & Galloway and create a new piece of art!
1-31 August 2024 10AM-4PM
Royal Alexandra Hospital, Corsebar Rd, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 9PN
An exhibition of creative responses to the lived experiences of women carers (both paid and unpaid) in the region of Renfrewshire. Artists Audrey O'Brien, Karen Herbison, Kayleigh McGuinness and tsBeall responded to the stories they gathered from the carers with artistic works which are now incorporated into a touring exhibition.
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+.