A dynamic and participatory day to bring together communities, researchers, and academics to celebrate and debate the role of the arts in health.

The conference will feature workshops and sessions run by Scottish arts and health practitioners and panel discussions with leading Scottish experts including Chief Medical Officer Sir Gregor Smith. It will also feature world renowned arts and health experts:

• Sangeeta Isvaran - dancer-performer and founder of the Wind Dancers Trust. Working in marginalised, underprivileged communities from over thirty countries towards education, empowerment and conflict resolution.
• Magdalena Schamberger - theatre director, who collaborates with people living with dementia to create accessible performances in theatres, care homes, and other settings.
• David Leventhal - founder of Dance for Parkinson’s Mark Morris Dance Company.
• Dr Nisha Sajnani - Associate Professor and Founder of Arts & Health at NYU.
• Moira Pirsch - Education Director at Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Leading community initiatives using the arts to empower indigenous communities.

Hosted by Scottish Ballet, Tramway, and the Hidden Gardens.

In addition, there will be performances, workshops and tasters from various groups including 1927, City of Poets, Collusion Theatre, Indepen-dance, Mental Health Foundation, Nemo Arts, Project Ability Scottish Ensemble, Scottish Opera SoundLab and The Wee Retreat.

Hosted by Scottish Ballet, Tramway, and the Hidden Gardens.