Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
FAQ:
Healing Arts Birmingham – Frequently Asked Questions
What is Healing Arts Birmingham?
Healing Arts Birmingham is a city-wide programme taking place in June 2026 that brings together arts, culture, public health, and care. It focuses on how creative practice can support healing, connection, and wellbeing for people and communities in Birmingham.
It includes a range of hosted events, activities, and conversations across the city, alongside a structured period of learning and influence.
Is this an arts festival?
No. Healing Arts Birmingham is not a traditional arts festival.
It is a time-bound public health informed programme that prioritises care, quality, partnership working, and learning. While it includes public-facing events and activities, it is designed as a healing arts intervention rather than a celebratory or commercial festival.
Who is leading the programme?
Healing Arts Birmingham is led by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, working in partnership with cultural, civic, health, academic, and community organisations across Birmingham.
Who is the programme for?
The programme is for:
Activities are designed to be inclusive and accessible, with different events speaking to different audiences.
Can anyone take part?
Many activities during Healing Arts Birmingham will be open to the public, with some requiring booking due to capacity or care considerations.
Some activities are invitation-based or partner-led, depending on their purpose and audience.
Are events free?
The programme aims to make activities free or low-cost wherever possible. Any costs or booking requirements will be clearly communicated in advance.
How can organisations get involved?
Organisations may get involved by:
Organisational partners are encouraged to review the Partner Guide, which explains roles, expectations, and the programme process.
How are artists and practitioners involved?
Artists and practitioners are central to Healing Arts Birmingham.
They may be engaged through partner-led activity, commissioned work, or existing relationships. The programme is committed to creative care and fair practice, including appropriate pay, support, and safeguarding.
Is this a research or evaluation project?
No. Healing Arts Birmingham is not a formal research study or clinical evaluation.
The programme includes proportionate learning and reflection to understand what supports effective healing arts practice, but participation is not part of an experiment, and learning is ethical, consensual, and non-extractive.
How will learning be used?
Learning will be used to:
Learning will be shared responsibly, and partners will not be quoted or represented without consent.
What is the timeline?
Who funds Healing Arts Birmingham?
The programme is supported by Birmingham City Council alongside other partners and contributors. Additional funding and support may be confirmed as the programme develops.
How is care and safeguarding handled?
Care, access, and safeguarding are core to the programme.
Clear safeguarding arrangements are in place for all activities, with responsibilities shared appropriately between the programme and host partners.
How can I stay informed?
Programme updates, event information, and resources will be shared via the Healing Arts Birmingham website.
Who can I contact with questions?
For general enquiries, please use the contact details provided on the Healing Arts Birmingham website.
