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.
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.
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21 August 2024 1PM-2:15PM
Tramway, 25 Albert DR, Glasgow, G41 2PE
Performing Anxiety was an ambitious new good practice resource from the Mental Health Foundation and the team behind the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, designed for anyone who wanted to make live artistic work about mental health. This ranged from autobiographical shows about anxiety and depression to participatory projects working with vulnerable people.
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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.
7, 14, 21 August 2024 12PM-1:30PM
Anyiso, Keal Place, Glasgow, G15 6UZ
Glasgow Life's Singing For Fun was a free and accessible programme delivered by professional musicians and instrumentalists to support anyone who wished to sing for wellbeing.
24 August 2024 10:30AM-12:30PM
Klass Studios, Stonehouse, Udston Road, ML9 3FL
This unique event blended the arts and health, offering a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing through dance fitness, ballet, and yoga.
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.
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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.
21 August 2024 3:30PM-5PM
Millbridge Hall, Old Causeway, Kinross, Kinross-shire, KY13 8DW
This workshop gave the children a fun-packed session of yoga and 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.
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.
21 August 2024 10:45AM-11:15AM
A powerful new theatrical work-in-progress delved into the complexities of modern masculinity. The journey of a group of young men was followed as they confronted their personal battles with toxic masculinity, challenging the roles society had imposed upon them. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.
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21 August 2024 1:15PM-2PM
T4, Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
People joined to hear Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, talk about the key challenges facing our health and care system and how practising Realistic Medicine and careful, kind care would help deliver a fairer and more sustainable health and care system. This event was part of HAS Glasgow Day.