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.
Sunday 26 October
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Limited places → registrations open
The Art of Walking is a route to enjoy the painting, architecture, literature, music, sculpture, and gardening of Montjuïc Park… and to enjoy the pleasure of walking, along with its benefits for physical and mental health.
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Sunday 26 October 11:30 - 12:30
Museu de Sant Cugat
Guided Tours at the Monastery of Sant Cugat led by people with Asperger syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, aiming to overcome stigma and prejudice toward autism. The activity is organized in collaboration with the Friends Asperger Foundation.
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Espai DANSALUT, Barcelona
Introduction to Dance Therapy Through Practice How does the body help us get to know ourselves, understanding that movement itself brings change and generates new learning? This workshop will create a space for listening, self-knowledge, self-exploration, and self-learning through dance and movement, with a focus on the connection between body, mind, and emotions. It aims to facilitate access to your inner world, helping you understand yourself better. Participants will enjoy dance, movement, and the possibilities the body offers in a safe space to connect with the pleasure of dancing and breathing freely. A morning dedicated entirely to yourself! Led by dance therapists: Dr. Montserrat Iranzo i Domingo and Ms. Olga Villena i Fresquet. Workshop duration: 3 hours of DM/T, including a 15-minute break with tea and pastries. Price: 25 euros
October 26 11:00 - 14:00
Tapies Foundation, Barcelona
We invite you to a participatory workshop at the Fundació Antoni Tàpies that encourages visitors to engage with the artist’s works from their own personal experience — no prior artistic or theoretical knowledge required. Rather than focusing on art history or analysis, this session invites a dialogue through feeling: - What do I see? What do I feel? What does this work awaken in me? What would I like to express in response? Using the principles of art therapy, participants will first connect with selected works through emotion and intuition. In the second part of the workshop, each person will create their own piece inspired by that experience — exploring painting, collage, music, body movement, poetry, and more. The goal is to transform the museum visit into a space of personal reflection, creativity, and emotional expression, where art becomes a mirror for inner dialogue and self-discovery.
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Sunday 26 October 12:00 - 13:30
National Museum of Catalonia
A special edition of the MNAC Reading Party, organized by Biblioteques de Barcelona, will feature a reading club focused on mental health. The session will center on the novel “Internament” (Angle Editorial, 2023) by Mònica Ramoneda, inviting participants to reflect and discuss its themes through shared reading and conversation.
Sunday 26 October 10:00 - 14:30
National Art Museum of Catalonia
A social gathering open to everyone to share a moment of reading in the rooms of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Come with your book and read in the spaces of the MNAC!
Sunday 26 October 16:00 - 20:00
Centre d'Equitació Poni Club de Catalunya, Sant Just Desvern
Bonds is a unique experience that brings together nature, horses, and artistic creation to support well-being and mental health. Held at the Centre d’Equitació Poni Club de Catalunya, this activity is open to both adults and children. The experience follows a three-phase journey: - Discover the Herd – Observe the roles of the horses (leader, companion, sentinel…) as a living metaphor for the balance between individual and collective needs. - Immersion in Silence – Share a quiet space with the herd, cultivating presence, calm, and deep connection. - Creation of Land Art – In small groups, transform reflections and emotions into ephemeral artworks using natural materials, inspired by the bonds observed in the herd. What to Expect: A transformative, accessible, and memorable activity that fosters emotional regulation, creativity, and a sense of community.