What's On

Here you can find events that took place such as celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programmes, workshops and dialogues.

Before and after Healing Arts

Broken Promises: Community Discussion & Dissemination

23 June
14:00-16:00,

Library of Birmingham, Centenary Sq, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2ND

This new body of work has been created by Birmingham based photographer, Maria Reaney. To create the project she worked with six young people from across the city and wider West Midlands region to explore the impact of the cost of living crisis, government policy and living with a disability.

Creative Health: Research in Action

Monday 22 June 2026

Dhani Prem & Mary Sturge Rooms, The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square
Birmingham, B1 2DR

Attendees joined an afternoon of talks and discussions exploring the relationships between research, creativity and culture, and public health and wellbeing.

Art, prisons and health symposium

Thursday 25 June 2026

Library of Birmingham, The Gallery, 3rd Floor, B1 2ND

Organised by Ikon in partnership with Agder Kunstakademi and Culture Forward as part of Healing Arts Birmingham (HABrum), this symposium considered the impact of art on health in prisons. In showcasing initiatives from the UK and Norway, it highlighted contrasting philosophies of criminal justice and criminal care whilst reflecting on the role of creative practice within the prison and probation systems.

Opening Ceremony - Launch of Healing Arts Birmingham

Monday 22nd June 2026

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

The Opening Ceremony for Healing Arts Birmingham was 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.

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