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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21 August 2024 1PM-1:25PM
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE
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.
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21 August 2024 10:45AM-4PM
Healy Arts Charity shared the outcomes of their projects, which spanned diverse subject matters, including Haiku writing with people with Dementia at Maryhill Burgh Halls. They also discussed their ongoing work with volunteers on Dancing Wave - The Longest Temporary Mural in Glasgow.
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.
20 August 2024 4:30PM-6:30PM
Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, Cargenbridge, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG2 8RX
The OutPost initiative had a significant positive impact on health and wellbeing across community and healthcare settings. The team also hosted visioning and reflection sessions, inviting contributions to a 'Creative Wellbeing Manifesto' for Dumfries & Galloway and creating new art.
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22 August 2024 9:30AM
Borders General Hospital, Huntlyburn Terrace, Melrose , TD6 9BS
Hearts&Minds’ Elderflowers are therapeutic clowns who visit people living with dementia to bring joy, offer meaningful connection, and enhance well-being. (Please note this event is not open to the general public)
21 August 2024 9:30AM
Clackmannan Community Healthcare Centre, Hallpark Road, Sauchie, FK10 3JG
1, 8, 15 August 2024 10:30AM-11:30AM
GARTNAVEL ROYAL HOSPITAL, CUTHBERTSON WARD, 1055 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLASGOW, G12 0XH
Healing Notes includes 3 separate events that offer participation in a range of creative activities. These events enable self-expression for the acutely and chronically mentally ill people using our services.
19 August 2024 1:45PM-3:15PM
Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
Research demonstrates that participatory art forms empower the artist in everyone, moving beyond a diagnosis and offering a window of expression, and joy, taking the whole person into consideration and improving quality of life for people living with dementia and their families. Join the panel to discuss the science behind the power; the first-hand experience; and how carers and families can also benefit.
10-25 August 2024 18:15-19:15PM
Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh Futures Institute, 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH3 9EF
In spring 2024, we called for people from Edinburgh to submit stories about the former Royal Infirmary, to capture and honour the experiences and memories that people connect with the building’s previous life. Join us as we bring together local people from across Edinburgh alongside special author guests to perform their work and commemorate the building’s rich history.
20 August 2024
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
The National Galleries of Scotland and partners invited you to a day of creative workshops, talks, and tours.
19 August 2024
Hunterhill Care Home , Blackford Road, Paisley, PA2 7EN
As part of a multiweek residency, a duo of musicians take high quality live music to care home residents and staff in the comfort of their own environment. The performances allow for elements of participation including clapping, singing, and dancing. The musicians also take requests from the residents, ensuring a good mix of repertoire so there is something for everyone!