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Corpus de Irene Vicente Sala, MNAC. Photo by Vibbra.

The arts care for us, culture is health

About Healing Arts Barcelona

20-26 October 2025

Healing Arts Barcelona is the first regional Healing Arts activation in Spain. From October 20–26, 2025, this dynamic week-long initiative will unfold across Barcelona and Catalonia and is led by the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, and in collaboration with the World Health Organization. The event brings together institutions and professionals across health, culture, and policy to foster collaboration and drive systemic change. Rooted in research and community engagement, it aims to improve physical, mental, and social well-being through the integration of the arts into care and public health strategies.

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Featured Events

2nd International Symposium on Arts in Health

Tuesday, 21 October

Catalan Health Institute (ICS), Museum

The Catalan Health Institute (ICS) and (MNAC) present the 2nd edition of the International Symposium on Arts in Health - an event bringing together professionals from the arts, culture, healthcare, and community development to exchange knowledge and explore the transformative role of the arts in promoting health and wellbeing.

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Research Day on Arts in Health at Vall d’Hebron Hospital

Thursday, 23 October

Val d'Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Campus

A day dedicated to research in Arts and Health, held in connection with the 1st International Congress on Health Communication, organized by Vall d’Hebron and the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA).

Round table "Culture and public health: alliances for collective well-being"

Friday October 24

Marès Museum

Carmen Cabezas and Rafael Cofiño talk about the impact of art on public health at the Marès Museum

Conference "Healing Arts in Practice" at the Monastery of Pedralbes

Friday October 24

Pedralbes Monastery, Barcelona

The Pedralbes Monastery will host a day dedicated to cultural mediation in the field of arts in health on Friday, with presentations of projects and experiential workshops.

Opening Celebration

Monday 20 October

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

The MNAC will host the kickoff of a week full of events, featuring participation from political and institutional representatives, led by the Ministers of Culture and Health of the Government of Catalonia.

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Presentation of the Persianes Vives Community Project

Tuesday 21 October

La Fàbrica del Sol, Barcelona

This activity offers a presentation of the Persianes Vives project in Barceloneta, a community art and health initiative developed collaboratively by artists, local shopkeepers, organizations, and professionals from the area. It is part of the Barcelona Salut als Barris community health strategy.

L’Altre Festival at the MNAC: the Orchestra de la Bona Sort and Move in Vein

Saturday 25 October

Museu d'Art Nacional de Catalunya

The Orchestra de la Bona Sort and the dance performance "M’[əβítə] un crit" by the company Move in Vein land at MNAC as part of the Altre International Festival of Performing Arts and Mental Health, a meeting space between the performing arts and mental health that highlights the role of the arts as a driver of transformation and collective reflection.

Art and Health: Healing Perspectives” at the Hospital Clínic

Wednesday 22 October
17:00 - 18:30

Hospital Clínic, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona

Hospital Clínic presents an Art and Health program in collaboration with MNAC, focusing on the potential of the arts as a tool to enhance overall well-being within the healthcare setting. Through disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, theatre, and literature, the program aims to promote more human, empathetic, and holistic care.

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