Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts
Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues in 2024.
19 August 2024 7.30PM-9.30PM
Broughton St Mary's Church, 12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH3 6NE
And breathe, and rest, and listen, and dream. This Therapeutic Sound Healing and Harmonic Breathwork evening is a beautiful space to drop into inner stillness, guided breath, rest and vision. The evening can also aid in releasing physical tension, pain or emotions, and help gain clarity, insight and hope. Hosted by Suzy Nairn and Sophie Brigstocke.
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19 - 23 August 2024
12 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 7AF
Join the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society for an enlightening presentation on how Scottish country dancing can improve your health and take part in a taster class to whet the appetite! This event is part of HAS Glasgow Day.
22 August 2024 11:30AM-1:30PM
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH12JU
A celebration of Dance for Parkinson’s at Dance Base, for anyone interested in taking part and learning more about the project. This practical dance and movement session will be taught by Dance for Parkinson’s specialists and will focus on key elements of this established methodology.
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23 August 2024
Killearn Kirk Hall , Balfron Road, Killearn , Glasgow , G63 9NL
Dance & Sing for Parkinson's classes for those living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. We would love to have you join us! For bookings, please contact dsforparkinsons@gmail.com
24 August 2024
St Catherine's Argyle Church Hall, 61 - 63 Grange Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH9 1TY
A 2-hour circle dance session around the theme of wellbeing, to recorded music from around the world. No previous experience or partner required and no special equipment is needed. We ask however, that you wear comfortable clothing and footwear. For bookings, please email: kamj5858@gmail.com or call: 07523 466657
16:00, 19 August 2024
Scottish Parliament
The Healing Arts Scotland Opening Celebration event took place outside the Scottish Parliament at 4pm on Monday, 19th August, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and Festival of Politics, featuring over 250 performers and participants from across Scotland.
15 June 2026
Aberdeen
The Opening Ceremony in Aberdeen will feature performances, workshops, discussions, and much more to celebrate the launch of Healing Arts Scotland.
19 & 20 August 2024
The Hub - Edinburgh International Festival, The National Galleries of Scotland, The National Portrait Gallery. Events in-person and online.
The HAS Conference in Edinburgh on the 19th and 20th August featured UK and international speakers who were leading innovative practice in arts-in-health interventions, including four specially curated panels as part of the Festival of Politics at Scottish Parliament.
SWG3, Glasgow
"Smalltown Boy" is an art exhibition and rave to celebrate the song by Bronski Beat on it's 40th anniversary. The exhibition will launch in Glasgow on 23rd August 2024 at Swg3.
19/08/24 - 20/08/2024 |
Orkney, Lewis and Shetland
Healing Arts Scotland came to Orkney, Lewis, and Shetland to amplify the voices from the communities of the Scottish Islands and celebrate the arts in health and wellbeing.
22 August 2024
Healing Arts Scotland came to Aberdeen University, NHS Grampian, and a range of arts organisations based across the city, leading a day of performances, workshops, and events.
All Day 21 August 2024 |
25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
Healing Arts Scotland in Glasgow brought together communities, researchers, and academics to celebrate and debate the role of the arts in health.