Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts
Explore the full programme of events; from performances, exhibitions to interactive public art, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking symposia and policy panels.
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Wednesday 22 October
Biblioteca i CAP d'Avinyó
An exhibition of mobiles created by users of mental health organizations as part of the Natura és Cultura project, under the direction of multidisciplinary artist Quim Moya, held at the CAP and the Avinyó Library. The project also includes a participatory activity with local residents, students from Barnola School, and mental health organizations, supported by the Avinyó City Council. The objectives are to improve the emotional well-being of people living with mental health conditions, raise awareness among the general population, identify at-risk students, and combat the stigma associated with mental illness.
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Wednesday 22 October 17:00 - 18:30
Classroom 404, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bellvitge Campus
Christian Budgen, director of Pallapupas, will present a vision of how art can act as a strategic tool for health and well-being in the healthcare setting in a lecture at the University of Barcelona. Through his experience documenting and studying the impact of the arts on healthcare, Budgen will share evidence demonstrating how artistic initiatives can improve both the patient experience and the well-being of healthcare professionals.
Wednesday 22 October 15:00 - 17:00
Catalan Institute of Oncology, Barcelona
Intensive one-day session to discover how humor can become a powerful tool for well-being and self-care. Through participatory dynamics, theatrical games and creativity exercises, we will explore clowning, laughter and human connection as resources to improve mood, reduce tension and promote emotional well-being. An experiential and participatory day, where all exercises are done with respect and at the personal pace of each participant. No previous experience is necessary: just a desire to play, laugh and share.
Wednesday 22 October, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hospital Verge de la Cinta, Tortosa
Drawing and Printmaking Workshop for Children of All Ages. The activity is organized by the Museum of Tortosa.
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Wednesday 22 October 16:00 - 18:00
Osonament, Vic
Artistic Couples, creative experiences for mental health, consists of the creation and subsequent exhibition of works made by artistic couples formed by an artist linked to mental health resources and an artist external to mental health services. The production process takes place in the community context. The exhibition is the public presentation of the works and the culmination of the work carried out. Project supported by BBVA and Fundació Antiga Caixa Manlleu
Wednesday 22 October 12:30 - 14:00 PM
Gran Teatre del Liceu La Rambla, 59, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona
ESMUC is holding a special event reviewing ten years of the International Arts and Health Conference. It will review the project and present the program for the next edition of the Arts and Health Conference, which will take place on November 14 and 15. Finally, it will feature a performance by the chamber ensemble from the Supercapacitats project.
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