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.
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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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.
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Various locations
Activities across Catalan healthcare institutions, civic centres, care homes, third sector organizations, and cultural venues. Different clusters will be activated across Catalonia to showcase successful Arts in Health initiatives and to share methodologies, processes, and results
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Val d'Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Campus
A major day devoted to advancing Arts in Health research, held in collaboration with the International Congress on Health Communication. This special event brings together global experts, practitioners, and researchers, focused on the application of the arts in health communication.
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.