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 V&A Dundee
As part of Healing Arts Scotland, the city of Dundee showcased and explored creative and collaborative work that connects arts and health across the lifespan.
The morning's event showcased creative and collaborative work connecting art and health across the lifespan—from early years to later life. Through a series of short, fast-paced presentations, we heard about projects, research, creative practice and lived experience that bring arts and health together in meaningful ways.
We were joined for an inspiring exploration of how creativity can support health and wellbeing at every stage of life. The Dundee event was programmed and organised by Art Angel, University of Dundee, and Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust with support from Jameel Arts Lab and V&A Dundee.
The Healing Arts Scotland Research Conference brought together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to explore the latest evidence and practice in arts and health. Hosted at the iconic V&A Dundee, this half-day conference showcased cutting-edge research and fostered conversation across the arts and health community in Scotland and beyond.
The conference covered three key areas:
