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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Day 1: Opening Celebration

Monday, 20 October 2025

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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Day 2: 2nd International Symposium on Arts in Health

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

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.

Day 3: Clusters

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Various locations

Activities organized by healthcare institutions, civic centers, care homes, third sector organizations, and cultural spaces. Different clusters will be launched across Catalonia to showcase successful Arts in Health initiatives and to share methodologies, processes, and outcomes.

Day 4: Research

Thursday, 23 October 2025

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).

Day 5: Arts in Health in Practice

Friday, 24 October 2025

Catalan Region, Spain

Taking place across multiple venues in Catalonia, the day will feature mediators, creative therapists, artists, and healthcare professionals sharing methodologies and hands-on experiences in applying the arts to wellbeing and care delivery.

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