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.
Thursday 25th June 2026
Dolphin Women's Centre, Ward End Park, Washwood Heath Road. Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2HB
Ladies Arts and Relax is a women's only creative arts event designed for female adults with a learning disability, alongside their female family carers.
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Saturday 20th June 2026
Colmore School, Colmore Road. Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6AJ
Families celebrated the joy of being creative together at Stories in the Sun. Joined by bhangra dancer Sohan Kailey, families had the chance to dance to bhangra beats that celebrated stories through movement.
Bethel United Church, 759 Coventry Road. Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0JD
BOFA Inspire hosted a fun and creative West Indian heritage session where participants made West Indian flags and explored the vibrant art of tie-dye. As they created, they shared stories, memories, and experiences that celebrated the rich culture, traditions, and history of the West Indies.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Circusmash 2, Vicarage Road Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B147 RA
Families looking for something different to do together found it in Family Ground Circus, our Thursday evening class for families with kids aged 5+ — tumbles, balance, partner work and serious bonding through circus.
Stans Cafe, Uberslade Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7RZ
Guests joined Sampad for a free 45 minutes of gentle seated movement and dance at Stan's Cafe Theatre space in Selly Oak.
Lea Hall Allotments & Institute, 40 Wood Ln, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2AP Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2AP
Legacy West Midlands hosted a family fun day with free activities for all, including a film screening, live art & creative activities, giant inflatable games, family sports and henna painting.
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Grounded, St Pauls, 55 St Paul's Square Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1QS
Join Sampad for a user-friendly embroidery and stitching for all abilities, beginners very welcome
This event will offer participants a choice of inclusive and accessible workshops. The Henna for Wellbeing workshop will use a culturally meaningful and calming art form to promote relaxation and self-expression. The Feel Good Art session will focus on visual arts to support emotional expression, mental wellbeing, and confidence.
Monday 22nd, Wednesday 24th, Saturday 27th June 2026
Shenley Court Hall Community Centre, 200 Green Meadow Road Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4ED
The Sewing Project involved designing and creating individual fabric petals that expressed wellbeing, health, identity, experiences, strengths and personal stories.
Monday 22nd, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th June 2026
Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2LF United Kingdom
Singing Medicine brings singing and singing-play to patients in hospital. This is a closed event for patients, families and staff of Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Saturday 27th June 2026
Legacy Centre of Excellence, 144 Potters Lane. Birmingham, Newtown, B6 4UU
Participants came together with Legacy Centre of Excellence for a free creative wellbeing workshop exploring the stories, memories and emotional legacies they carried.
Monday 22nd - Friday 27th June 2026
Link Road, Summerfield Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EP
Residents of Link Road collected their thoughts on what they did to look after their mental health and turned them into a poem. Visitors were able to walk freely along the road at any time during Healing Arts Birmingham week and read the poem line-by-line in residents' front windows.