Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
21 January 2025
The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
The evening highlights key insights and recommendations from the Healing Arts Scotland 2024 impact report and evaluation findings.
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23 August 2024
No17, 17 Boswall Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3RW
Following two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops delivered at St Columba's Hospice Care, this celebratory evening brought the project to a close.
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19 August 2024, 11AM - 6PM
No17, 17 Boswall Road, EH5 3RWm, Edinburgh
Two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops were delivered at St Columba’s, followed by a celebratory evening that brought the project to a close. Participants were invited to collaborate in the gradual decoration of vintage leather jackets.
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22 August 2024 10AM-6PM
Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG (by the hedge near Holyrood Palace wall)
An invitation was extended to gather with one another in nature for a durational dance vigil in solidarity with those facing oppression, apartheid, genocide, and state violence across the world. Over 8 hours, dancers took the place of the candle that stayed lit during the vigil.
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.
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23 August 2024 2:30PM-3:30PM
Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, EH15 2BA
People came and flew a kite with us as we gathered to honour the record-breaking kite flying event by the children of Gaza in 2011. Our family-friendly event, open to all, was a celebration of the strength and joy they found on that day.
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.
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 was a 60-minute solo show that relied on gesture, physicality, and soundscapes as Ariela took the audience along with her on an anxiety-filled downward spiral. In showing her own struggle with mental illness, particularly anxiety, Ariela aimed to create a piece in which other anxious people could see their own experiences reflected. This piece was part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
August 19 2024 7:30PM-8:45PM
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh , EH6 8RG
Join us for an enchanting evening under the Full Moon in Aquarius as we immerse ourselves in a soothing and rejuvenating light and sound journey. This experience is designed to engage the subconscious mind, promote mindfulness, and connect with the community.
23 and 30 August 2024 5:00PM-6:30PM
The Meadows (by the Pavillion Cafe), Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1JZ
Connect to your inner wild, through yoga, Mixed Movement and creative play. You will be led on a journey, exploring embodied practices of connection; movement, breath, sound and creative nature play. This event is for all bodies.
2-24 August 2024 5:30PM-6:30PM
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh , EH1 2JU
Directed by Eoin McKenzie in collaboration with Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie, this is a funny and tender new contemporary dance performance for audiences aged 8+ that considers familiar and unexpected ideas about masculinity and friendship.