Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
21 January 2025
The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
The evening highlights key insights and recommendations from the Healing Arts Scotland 2024 impact report and evaluation findings.
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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 brought 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 were delivered at St Columba’s, followed by a celebratory evening that brought the project to a close. Participants were invited to collaborate in the gradual decoration of vintage leather jackets.
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23 August - December 2024 (Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM) (Sat-Sun 11AM-2PM)
Orkney Blide Trust, 54 Victoria St, Kirkwall, KW15 1DN
This was a photography exhibition featuring work from people with lived experience of mental ill health who participated in therapeutic activities such as photography.
19 August 2024 11AM-12:30PM
Alloa Family Centre, East Castle Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
The workshop focused on creative play and healing arts for children and their families, offering a range of activities from playful finger-painting for toddlers to mindful mandalas for parents. These creative opportunities aimed to foster family bonding, reduce stress, and promote emotional wellbeing through art.
22 August 2024 10AM-6PM
Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG (by the hedge near Holyrood Palace wall)
An invitation was extended to gather with one another in nature for a durational dance vigil in solidarity with those facing oppression, apartheid, genocide, and state violence across the world. Over 8 hours, dancers took the place of the candle that stayed lit during the vigil.
22 August 2024 10AM-4PM
Beach Gallery, Longhope, Island of Hoy, Orkney
Participants simply spent time being peaceful and calm, gently sewing while overlooking an idyllic, quiet beach. It was perfect for unwinding, slowing down, and feeling refreshed. Inspiration came from local nature and heritage, with expert guidance from an experienced artist.
21 August 2024 3:05PM-3:25PM
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
Ceramic Artist Carol Sinclair believed in the power of making to bring joy into our lives and shared her thoughts on why the process and experience of making made people happy. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
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23 August 2024 10AM-12PM
Glasgow Women's Library, 23 Landressy St, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 1BP
The ALLIANCE celebrated a decade of the Community Links Worker Programme. This event brought together Community Links Practitioners, communities, GPs, practice staff, and many others to share their experiences from the past ten years.
21 August 2024 10:45AM-12PM
Participants joined Sangeeta Isvaran's 4-hour workshop as part of Healing Arts Scotland Glasgow Day. The workshop was led by Sangeeta Isvaran, an experienced practitioner with three decades of expertise in using the arts to promote community engagement, education, empowerment, and conflict resolution. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
21 August 2024 1PM-1:25PM
Participants joined Playlist for Life for an engaging workshop that delved into the transformative power of music for individuals living with dementia and their carers. This interactive session focused on three key musical realms: heritage music, identity music, and the vibrant world of Bollywood music. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
23 August 2024 2PM-3PM
The Hub, St Columba's Hospice, 15 Boswall Road, Edinburgh EH5 3RW
People came and joined us for a relaxed, acoustic music session with Astro and Stella and the Katey Warran/Jenny Baxley Lee Duo.