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Healing Arts
This archive offers an overview of the state of the Arts in Health in Catalonia, with activities and projects that extend beyond the Healing Arts Week
Sunday 19 October 2025 11:00
Museu de la Mediterrània, Carrer d'Ullà, 31, 17257 Torroella de Montgrí, Girona, Spain.
Immerse yourself in a unique experience of connection and well-being with a sound bath. Through the harmonic vibrations of the monochord, voice, gong, drums, and other therapeutic instruments, we invite you to leave stress behind and enter a space of deep calm. Sound acts as a wordless guided meditation: simply lie down, breathe, and let yourself be carried by the frequencies that resonate with your body and mind. This ancient practice not only promotes relaxation but can also help balance the nervous system, improve sleep quality, and support emotional release. Whether you are already familiar with the benefits of sound or experiencing it for the first time, this journey offers a safe, welcoming, and mindful environment. This activity is part of the MUSEUMS AS SPACES OF WELL-BEING project, designed by six museums and five primary health areas in the Baix Empordà region. The initiative aims to highlight museums as spaces that contribute to public health and well-being, and to raise awareness of the importance of caring for our emotional well-being. During the weekend of 17–19 October, various activities will be held at the museums of Baix Empordà. These events are designed to empower people to prioritize self-care, offering activities across different disciplines related to art and emotions.
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Saturday 10 January 2025
CAP Sant Sadurni d'Anoia
The innov’ART project is an initiative by the Espai de Salut Jove that uses art as a therapeutic tool to improve the emotional well-being of young people aged 15 to 20. Led by health and social services professionals, it has been developed in collaboration with local organizations and third-sector entities. The project has worked with youth from the PFI program and with young people with ASD, and is part of the humanization plan of the Basic Health Area. As a lasting legacy, it has left behind a mural and a ceramic exhibition that symbolize the community work achieved through the initiative.
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Museu del Port de Tarragona
A Journey Towards Well-Being” is a multi-centre pilot project between museums and primary care centres (CAPs), aimed at improving the emotional well-being of people diagnosed with mild to moderate anxiety through art and culture. The project is led by the Territorial Network of Museums of Tarragona and the Terres de l’Ebre.
Monday 8 September 2025 10:00
Residències Municipals de Barcelona
El Museu s’Apropa is a program of artistic activities organized by museums in the Apropa Cultura network and held in residences for older adults. The project was born in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the isolation of older adults living in care homes—and their limited access to cultural life—became evident. Through this project, museums bring art to the residences, organizing art workshops for seniors. The activities of El Museu s’Apropa create opportunities to elevate mood, stimulate cognitive processes, enhance interpersonal relationships, and enjoy aesthetic experiences, promoting a healthy life and good mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barcelona City Council requested an emergency intervention from Apropa Cultura at four municipal care homes, using art to combat isolation, reduce sadness, and improve the mental health of the older residents.
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Wednesday 16 October 2025 10.30
Moll de Costa del Port de Tarragona
Elderly residents of the Serrallo, aged between 75 and 92, share information about photographs that are part of their life in the neighborhood while enjoying breakfast together. This stable group of 7–9 participants socializes with one another and passes on their knowledge, which is documented for preservation. These are monthly sessions of about two hours, during which neighbors recall small moments from their past. Together, these recollections recreate the history of the Serrallo neighborhood. Participants experience emotional well-being, exercise their memory, and, while engaged and collaborative, provide detailed descriptions of the projected images.
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La Dansa s’Apropa is a project by Apropa Cultura, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council and Mercat de les Flors, that brings dance directly to senior residences in Barcelona. The initiative builds on the earlier project El Museu s’Apropa and was commissioned by the Municipal Institute of Social Services (IMSS) of Barcelona for four municipal residences: Josep Miracle, Francesc Layret, L’Onada Guinardó, and Fort Pienc. A team of choreographers and dancers — including Montse Iranzo, Claudia Solwat, Elis Genís, Toni Mira, Magdalena Garzón, Susana Pérez, Xevi Dorca, and Toni Jodar — visits these residences weekly to offer dance sessions aimed at improving mood, stimulating cognitive processes, and enhancing social connections. Participants have an average age of 85 and often face cognitive and mobility challenges.
Monday 27 October 2025 9:30
Museu d'Art de Girona
Super’art is a long-term project, running annually but with continuity, that brings together the interests of the Museum of Art of Girona with the needs of the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service of Gironès – Pla de l’Estany (SRCG). The museum supports mental health service users in connecting with the community and facilitates their integration by providing access to the collection and promoting ongoing participation. At the same time, it raises awareness and fosters understanding without stigmatizing, encouraging gradual empowerment and the development of new skills.
October 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Tarragona Theater
The Tarragona Theater hosts "Llegarás y será de noche," a play by Proyecto Ingenu, a reflection on the impact of accidents. Based on the love story between Álex and Irene, one day she suffers an accident. From then on, he will experience her absence through the opportunity offered by an app. Through AI, the memory of the lost person can be reconstructed, and the love story becomes a collection of memories.
Wednesday 3 October 2025 18:00
Museu Etngoràfic de Ripoll
The project between the Ripoll Ethnographic Museum and the Fundació Map aims to foster active participation and full integration of people with special abilities. With an innovative approach, a unique collaboration has been established to train individuals supported by Fundació Map as museum guides. Through this initiative, members of the foundation become living transmitters of cultural heritage, sharing their perspectives and knowledge with museum visitors. The project not only provides meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities but also enriches the visitor experience with authentic and diverse narratives. Activities are designed to be fully accessible, with specific adaptations to ensure the full participation of everyone. This initiative exemplifies a commitment to inclusion and valuing all voices within the community, transforming the Ripoll Ethnographic Museum into a space that is genuinely inclusive and enriching for all. The project has a profound and positive impact: it provides people with special abilities a unique opportunity to play an active role in society as cultural guides, promoting their autonomy and integration.
Thursday 16 October 2025 10.30
Elderly residents of the Serrallo, aged between 75 and 92, share information about photographs that are part of their life in the neighborhood while enjoying breakfast together. This stable group of 7–9 participants socializes with each other and passes on their knowledge, which we document for preservation. These are monthly sessions of about two hours, during which neighbors recall small moments from their past. Together, these recollections recreate the history of the Serrallo neighborhood. Participants experience emotional well-being, exercise their memory, and, while engaged and collaborative, provide detailed descriptions of the projected images.
Wednesday 6 May 2026 15:30
CAP Roquetes – Sant Pere de Ribes
A group of caregivers, selected by professionals from CAP Roquetes according to pre-established criteria, will participate in this weekly workshop series over three months, led by a multidisciplinary team from the CAP. The program will conclude with a special Art Therapy session, facilitated by “El Taller dels Sentits”, a Centre for Plastic Expression and Art Therapy. Art Therapy provides a therapeutic space where creative processes are used to support individuals with psychological, physical, social, or emotional challenges, while also fostering their capacities and resources. The closing session will guide participants through an internal listening exercise using clay, followed by an expansive exercise with painting to recognize and strengthen connections within the group. This experience will allow caregivers to consolidate what they have learned, gain additional tools for self-care, and nurture the sense of community and support built during the workshops.
Thursday 20 February 2026
Mas de Colom - Casa Borges (Tàrrega)
“Connecta’t: Nature, Art, and Health at Mas de Colom” is a therapeutic and participatory experience that combines forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku/forest therapy), Qigong practices, and creative expression at Mas de Colom – Casa Borges in Tàrrega (Lleida). This experiential space uses immersive and emotional audiovisual resources to connect participants with local history, biodiversity, and culture. Coordinated by Ariadna Casas, an art historian, psychologist, Mindfulness instructor (MBSR-MBCT), and accredited forest guide, the program promotes physical and emotional well-being as well as social inclusion, using practices that are accessible and scientifically supported. Within the Ruta del Cister, Mas de Colom serves as a key point for art, health, and nature tourism, offering a comprehensive experience that connects visitors with cultural heritage, biodiversity, and wellness techniques.