Opportunities & Events
Arts, Culture, Health & Wellbeing Scotland - Online Conference Programme
Location: Online | Start Date: Tues 20 Aug - Fri 23 Aug
Summary:
Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland will be hosting an online conference programme as part of the Healing Arts Scotland Week, sharing discussions, insights and provocations from a range of local, national and international experts - see events and booking details below including the recently added Nurturing Healthy Island Communities through Culture.
Content:
For more information on the Healing Arts Scotland programme and other events go to their website and to check out the Festival of Politics programme including a range of Culture, Health and Wellbeing discussions click here.
Programme
The Role of Culture in Health – Trauma, Conflict and Displacement
We take a look at some examples of cultural practice and the impacts on those involved.
Tuesday 20 August, 12.15 - 13.30
Online
Can Creative and Cultural Engagement Transform our Brain?
Join us for a conversation about the impact of creative experiences on those living with long-term health conditions.
Wednesday 21 August, 14.45 - 16.00
Online
The Role of Culture in Health - The Future of Social Prescribing
Hot off the heels of the Healing Arts Scotland Aberdeen Conference Day, ACHWS picks up the conversation looking at the future of Social Prescribing and the role of culture has to play with a panel of experts offering local, national and international perspectives.
Friday 23 August, 10 - 11.15
Online
The Role of Culture in Health – What the Research Tells Us
Join us for a conversation about the impacts of arts and cultural activities on health and wellbeing and what the research shows.
Friday 23 August, 12.00 - 13.00
Online
Nurturing Healthy Island Communities through Culture
Join us as we explore how different island communities across Scotland are mobilising and embedding local community-based cultural assets to improve health and wellbeing.
Friday 23 August, 14.00 - 15.15
Online