Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Hosted by the Midlands Arts Centre join us for a day of creativity, wellbeing and connection.
The programme brings together artists, health professionals, community leaders, researchers, students and wider audiences to explore the role of creativity, culture and the arts in supporting health and wellbeing across our communities and cities.
Brum Rising: Live in the Outdoor Theatre (6:00–8:00pm)
Join us in the evening for our official Healing Arts closing ceremony.
A special celebration in our Outdoor Theatre as part of the return of MAC’s Brum Rising series, showcasing emerging talent from Birmingham’s vibrant music scene. Including live music featuring emerging Birmingham artists including AKASHA, Amina., and Sing Out of Trouble Choir.
Free entry – booking required
macbirmingham.co.uk/events/healing-arts-brum-rising-special
Interested in exploring more of the programme?
Alongside the evening performances, Healing Arts at MAC also features a series of talks and performances exploring creativity, wellbeing and community.
Creativity in Our Neighbourhoods (1:00–3:00pm)
Led by the National Centre for Creative Health. This symposium will bring together people representing health and cultural practitioners and organisations with academics to explore how creative health can be an integral part of neighbourhood health services and support preventative and community-led solutions to health inequalities.
Book your place: macbirmingham.co.uk/events/healing-arts-panel-talk-creativity-in-our-neighbourhoods
Panel Talk: Young People – The Power of Creativity in Music for Health and Wellbeing (4:00–5:00pm)
What role can creativity play in supporting young people today?
This panel explores how music and the creative arts can support young people’s mental health, confidence and sense of belonging, with insights from organisations working directly in this space.
Book your place: macbirmingham.co.uk/events/healing-arts-panel-talk-music-and-youth
Life Learnings of a Non-sensical Human (5:30–6:30pm)
A powerful and reflective theatre performance exploring lived experience through storytelling and performance.
Book your place: macbirmingham.co.uk/events/life-learnings-of-a-nonsensical-human
Discount:
Receive an automatic 15% discount when booking all Healing Arts daytime events.
Food & Drink:
Complimentary tea, coffee and pastries will be available for delegates during the day.
In the evening, why not continue your visit with dinner at MAC? Our bar will be open, offering freshly prepared pizza and drinks to enjoy before or after the Brum Rising performances.
We encourage you to book your sessions in advance, as spaces are limited. If you have any questions or would like support planning your visit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We hope you will join us for an inspiring day of conversation, creativity and collective reflection as we celebrate the growing role of arts and culture in shaping healthier, more connected communities.
