What's On

Join Dr Hardeep Dhindsa and Dr Bharti Parmar for a fascinating exploration of how nature shaped ideas of healing in Victorian society. Through the symbolic and medicinal meanings attached to flowers, plants, and stones, this talk will uncover the rich visual and cultural language through which Victorians understood health, emotion and restoration.

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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.

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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.

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Join us for an afternoon of talks and discussions exploring the relationships between research, creativity and culture, and public health and wellbeing.

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Join Niki Gandy, Ikon Artist in Residence at HMP Birmingham (2025-26), as they reflect on their recent collaboration with prisoners, exploring exposure to light and its impact on vitamin D and circadian rhythms.

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

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Join us at Birmingham School of Art for a dedicated Creative Health Exhibition showcasing local and regional Artists working at the intersection of Arts & Health

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'What are the odds?' Ikon Creative Health is an off-site exhibition, at the Library of Birmingham, which explores the role of art in supporting health and care systems.

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Step away from the curated veneer of modern wellness and immerse yourself in the radical sincerity of the Pre-Raphaelite Gallery. In an era where nature is often reduced to a mass-produced commodity, we invite you to reclaim a genuine "Truth to Nature."

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Sound offers a powerful pathway into deep relaxation. This special 30 mn taster session offers a gentle introduction to an immersive sound journey, guided by Manoj through a rich tapestry of soothing tones crafted from crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and other resonant instruments.

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Start your day with a gentle yet energising yoga practice led by Manoj. This 30-minute session is open to all abilities, offering a supportive space to explore movement, breath, and presence.

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The Closing Ceremony for Healing Arts Birmingham will be a celebratory of the collective journey so far and forward thinking of Arts & Health in Birmingham and the West Midlands. This event will host panel discussions, community taster sessions, live music and performances throughout the day.

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