Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization
Healing Arts
An archive of past events including celebratory performances, exhibitions, public art programs, workshops and dialogues.
Saturday 20 September 2025 | 11AM - 4PM
National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY 10301
This art show celebrates Lighthouses of New York which are recognized landmarks with symbolic and aesthetic qualities including distinct architectural characteristics within picturesque settings.
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Saturday 11 September | 3 - 5PM
708 Broadway, Room 801, New York, NY 10003
Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold joins NYU experts to discuss his journey with sickle cell disease and how he uses music and advocacy to inspire awareness and hope.
Saturday 20 September | 4PM
Cedarmere Park, 225 Bryant Ave, Roslyn, NY 11576
A special performance in the Cedarmere Sunken Garden, the historic summer home of William Cullen Bryant, “America’s First Poet."
Sunday 21 September | 10AM - 1PM
The Public Theater, New York Public Studios, 440 Lafayette St (Ground Floor), Studio H
🍎 Theatre Aimed at Civic Health | A participatory session exploring how theatre can build social connection, trust and coalition.
Sunday 21 September | 2 - 4PM |
Fort Tryon Park, 754 Fort Washington Ave, NY 10040
An all-ages meet-up with collaborative, hands-on, and open-ended activities that explore nature in one of NYC's iconic parks.
Sunday 21 September | 2:30 - 5:30PM
NYU Steinhardt, Pless Floor Lounge, 36 Washington Place New York University
🍎 A workshop delivered by the team behind Arts for the Blues - a psychological therapy for depression using the arts.
Sunday 21 September | 11AM - 6PM
34th Ave & 77th St, 76-9 34th Ave Queens, NY 11372
An annual joyful street arts and climate action festival in Jackson Heights, Queens
Sunday 21 September | 3PM
Gibney Dance Studios 280 Broadway, Manhattan, 10007
Onco-Ballet offers therapeutic ballet movement classes designed to spark joy, support healing, and encourage self-expression for anyone impacted by cancer.
Saturday 20 December | 2 - 4PM
Wow Cafe Theatre, 59-61 E 4th St #4, New York, 10003
Celebrating the intersection between improvisational music making via voice and community building.
Sunday 21 December | 5 - 7PM
Secret Pour, 1114 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
While most cyphers use recorded beats, this event offers live improvised beats created with the human body and a looper machine.
Monday 22 September 2025 | 9AM - 5PM
NYU Steinhardt
🍎 The annual research symposium presented by NYU Steinhardt as part of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab’s UN General Assembly (UNGA) Healing Arts Week.
Monday 22 September 2025 | 5:45PM
Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
An invigorating, all-standing class for people living with Parkinson’s, Dance for PD PRO blends artistry, athleticism, and joy.