Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Tuesday 16th June 2026 Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
The Healing Arts Scotland Dumfries & Galloway programme featured interactive sessions, discussions, performances and presentations - giving voice to people with lived experience, spotlighting impactful local work and highlighting potential cross-sector opportunities.
The Healing Arts Scotland Dumfries & Galloway Day was hosted by OutPost Arts and took place on Tuesday 16th June. This collaborative regional gathering brought together artists, health professionals, community groups and the wider public.
The main event was a conference held at the Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries. The programme included panel discussions, Q&As, keynote and spotlight speakers, alongside creative wellbeing activities connected to the three themes of HAS 2026.
As part of the D&G Day, OutPost Arts commissioned regional artists to contribute.
Jim Buchanan created a land art project activating the Mountainhall and Crichton estate greenspaces, inviting participants to engage with nature through walking, reflection and creative practice. Jim shared this work as part of a spotlight session at the conference.
Heather Bestel delivered Magical Meditations for Kids, a creative wellbeing project combining music, storytelling and art to support children and young people. Heather shared a series of accessible creative mindfulness resources for parents, carers, educators and youth leaders to use in their own settings.
Following the conference, there was a special evening celebration event featuring a musical performance. The event was produced by Arts D&G and Paragon in association with Loch Arthur Community, with support from OutPost Arts.
The day created space for sharing practice, exploring innovation and highlighting how creative approaches can support health and wellbeing across Dumfries & Galloway.
