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 - December 2024 (Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM) (Sat-Sun 11AM-2PM)
Orkney Blide Trust, 54 Victoria St, Kirkwall, KW15 1DN
This is a photography exhibition with work from people who have a lived experience of mental ill health and who want to participate in therapeutic activities such as photography.
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19 August 2024 11AM-12:30PM
Alloa Family Centre, East Castle Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB
The workshop will focus 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 aim to foster family bonding, reduce stress, and promote emotional wellbeing through art.
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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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.
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
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
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 3:30PM-5PM
Millbridge Hall, Old Causeway, Kinross, Kinross-shire, KY13 8DW
This workshop will give the children a fun packed session of yoga & mindful games in a safe space to explore through movement and play allowing them to be present, relax, build friendships and learn calming tools to take home with them.
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.
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21 August 2024 1PM-2PM
A panel discussion with Indepen-Dance. This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.
6-10 August 2024 11AM-12PM
The Royal Scots Xlub, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6QE
This story follows a brave young girl named Grace, who faces adversity and overcomes challenges with kindness. This story emphasises the importance of kindness and resilience, encouraging children to navigate their own challenges with grace and courage.
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.
21 August 2024 3PM-4PM
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.