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.
22nd, 24th & 27th July 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Shenley Court Hall Community Centre, 200 Green Meadow Road Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4ED
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25 June 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Moseley Hive, 93 Alcester Road Birmingham, West Midlands, B138DD
Join Women & Theatre, one of the city’s most established and recognised theatre companies as we revive a small number of monologue pieces from the wealth of work in our back catalogue and show how the purpose of HABrum, demonstrating how art builds a healthier, fairer and more resilient community, has been at our heart all along.
26th June 4pm - 5pm
Midlands Arts Centre
What role can creativity in music play in supporting young people today? This panel explores how the arts can support young people’s mental health, confidence and sense of belonging. Bringing together practitioners and organisations working directly with young people, the conversation will reflect on current challenges, emerging approaches and the importance of creative spaces for expression and connection.
19:00-20:00, 25 June 2026
Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9QH
Presented by the Qadiri-Boutchichi Order and directed by Abbas Wahbi, this captivating production blends traditional storytelling and spiritual heritage to bring a classic Moroccan morality tale to life. Centered around the mysterious Bouhali’s Box, the story follows a journey of temptation, wisdom, and self-discovery, revealing how personal choices shape destiny.
Learn more about The Healing Arts Birmingham Neighbourhood programme which has provided grants to support a diverse range of community-led projects taking place across the city during Healing Arts Birmingham through grants.
13:30-15:30, 24 June 2026
The Shires Retirement Village, 218 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9PQ
Join us to make a beautiful scented candle, pressed flower jewellery and enjoy a sound relaxation workshop. No experience needed, come and enjoy a calm and uplifting afternoon. Light refreshments also available.
9:00-21:00, 22 June 2026
43 Friday Bridge,, Berkley Street, Birmingham, Midlands, B1 2LB
The Man Behind the Curtain is a photographic exploration of male mental health — the emotions and struggles that men are so often conditioned to conceal from the world around them.
12:00-15:00, 24 June 2026
Soho House Museum, Soho Avenue, Birmingham, West Birmingham, B18 5LB
Health In Rhythm is a dynamic creative health activity rooted in African arts, culture, and heritage, through the use of West African drumming as a powerful tool to improve well-being, strengthen identity, and foster meaningful community connection.
11:00-12:00, 22 June 2026
Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, West midlands, B12 9QH
Windrush Voices: Sound & Memory Lab is an immersive workshop exploring the power of voice, memory, storytelling, and sound. Drawing inspiration from Caribbean oral traditions, participants will discover the rich heritage of lullabies, church hymns, storytelling practices, and the rhythms of everyday life.
12:00, 25 June 2026
Perrott's Folly, Waterworks Road, Birmingham, B16 9AL
Form of Clouds Celebration Day is a celebration of our long-standing arts-based social prescribing program, the Form of Clouds. Form of Clouds works with local people referred through the NHS Social Prescribing Program, Adult Social Care and Community Referrals using art as a vehicle to improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as combating social isolation and loneliness.
16:30-17:00, 26-27 June 2026
Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir 79 Selwyn Road, Birmingham, B16OSL
Keneish Dance presents SHE: Through the Wild - a contemporary African-Jamaican music and dance experience celebrating women as nurturers, providers and life-force. A reclaiming of freedom, connection and resilience.
14:30-17:00, 23 June 2026
Allens Cross Community Association, 24 Tinkers Farm Rd, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1RH
We often move through cities and towns without noticing the nature that surrounds us. This workshop explores overlooked forms of urban nature with creative activities for health and wellbeing.