Healing Arts Scotland
Synopsis
The Jameel Arts and Health Lab and Scottish Ballet present Healing Arts Scotland, a week-long celebration of the importance of the arts to physical, mental and social health.
Taking place between 19-23 August 2024, key events include an opening celebration performance at the Scottish Parliament, two days of speakers and panel discussions on the healing effects of the arts as part of Edinburgh International Festival, a wellbeing concert in Glasgow and a series of special events in Aberdeen, Orkney, Lewis and at Dumfries House, home of The King's Foundation.
In an aim to highlight how many brilliant events take place across Scotland, encouraging more people to take part, everyone across Scotland is welcome to register an event they would like to be included on the Healing Arts Scotland website.
To find out more, visit: healingartsscotland.org
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Edinburgh International Festival attracts new audiences with affordable tickets and innovative experiences | Theater News | 27 August 2024
Edinburgh International Festival attracts new audiences | North Edinburgh News | 26 August 2024
NHS workers take to stage for dance show as part of arts festival | Scotland TV | 24 August 2024
‘We need a shared language’: Scotland-wide festival highlights links between the arts and health | Scotland News Today | 21 August 2024
Healing Arts islands day Orkney | The Orkney News | 20 August 2024
Scotland hosts its first national Healing Arts event | 19 August 2024
TOP PICK, Healing Arts Scotland | The Scotsman | 19 August 2024
Broadcast interview with DanceBase Dance for Parkinson's on Healing Arts Scotland | BBC Radio Scotland | 19 August 2024
Healing Arts Scotland week - the 'Cancer tapestry' will be on display | The Edinburgh Reporter | 19 August 2024
Broadcast interview with Kathryn Gordon of Shetland Arts on Healing Arts Scotland | BBC Radio Shetland | 16 August 2024
Healing Arts Scotland | Kirkintiloch Herald | 14 August 2024
Festival of Politics programme 2024 announced | North Edinburgh News | 22 June 2024
Tickets for Healing Arts Scotland are on sale | Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland | 05 June 2024
You've got to move it | Glasgow Evening Times | 27 May 2024
Edinburgh International Festival adds new names to 2024 programme | North Edinburgh News | 26 May 2024
Glasgow NHS workers to showcase their dance moves at arts venue | Glasgow Times | 24 May 2024
Edinburgh International Festival adds Declan McKenna, Nadine Shah, and more | Broadway World | 24 May 2024
Edinburgh Festival 2024 shows focus on dialogue, healing and community outreach | Edinburgh Guide | 24 May 2024
First announcements for 2024 Edinburgh International Festival | Edinburgh Festival City | 24 May 2024