Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts
Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.
26th June - 9:30am - 11:45am
Venue: Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital, Smethwick, England
Find out more about the work of the National Arts in Hospitals Network including talks by Hospital Rooms and an introduction to Forum Theatre by the University of Birmingham. The event concludes with a visit to the community garden, gallery tours and opportunities to meet the artists.
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24th June, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Birmingham School of Art - Margaret Street
This interactive symposium brings together experts from a range of art-related fields all working at the intersection with health. Featuring panellists from diverse backgrounds able to offer varied perspectives will make for a lively discussion with critical corners. Opening remarks are followed by a panel discussion and audience questions. A guided tour of the School of Arts’ Creative Health Exhibition is also on offer.
24th June - 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Birmingham Cathedral
Birmingham is a city of faith. This event seeks to contribute to the Healing Arts Festival by opening up a conversation on how faith and the arts combine to promote healing and growth at a grassroots level. We are all experts in this by nature of our experience.
23rd June - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Studio 5, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street, B5 4TB
Led by Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Rep, LGBTQTeeHee!, Mimar Theatre and Birmingham Royal Ballet this half-day symposium celebrating the impact of creative health in Birmingham. Through panels, performances and discussion, we’ll explore how creative interventions support communities, and how we can better care for the wellbeing of the practitioners who deliver them.
22nd June 11:30am - 1:30pm
- Symphony Hall, Birmingham
The Opening Ceremony for Healing Arts Birmingham is curated and hosted by B:Music on behalf Birmingham City Council Public Health, the Jameel Arts and Health Lab and supported by Healing Arts Birmingham Partners.