International Arts + Mind Lab, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pedersen Brain Science Institute

At the 2023 Intentional Spaces Summit, leaders from the fields of architecture, design, neuroscience, cognitive science, environmental psychology, and technology hosted conversations about research and design practices from around the world. We are excited to share that all of the Summit panel sessions are now available to view online. The videos include: -- Why Architecture and Design Matter for the Future of Global Health -- Design and Human Experience -- Placemaking to Amplify Wellbeing -- Designing for Inclusivity -- Fostering Culture Change in Companies, Clients and Companies https://lnkd.in/ggfnddHK

We have another big announcement to share from The Johns Hopkins University. JHU is launching an initiative to elevate and enhance arts offerings across the university, and to increase awareness of the art already in our midst. This effort is being led by Professor of the Humanities and former President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Daniel H. Weiss. IAM Lab is just a small part of the campus-wide efforts to bring art and aesthetics into our everyday lives for wellbeing, flourishing, and more. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFJ8_kGd

We are thrilled to announce The Music Man Foundation's $1 million grant to the NeuroArts Blueprint. Click the link below to learn more about how this transformative grant is a game-changer for the field of neuroarts. https://lnkd.in/eBYKsv8i The NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative is a coalition between The Aspen Institute's Health, Medicine & Society (HMS) and Johns Hopkins Medicine's International Arts + Mind Lab studying how aesthetic experiences and the arts measurably change the body, brain, and behavior and how these practices advance health and wellbeing.

The Johns Hopkins University showcased its commitment to the arts during its 2024 Commencement ceremony by awarding honorary degrees to renowned soprano and arts advocate Renée Fleming, visionary architect Maya Lin, and legendary musician Stevie Wonder. This celebration underscored the JHU's dedication to embracing and celebrating artistic brilliance and the science of the arts within its vibrant academic community. https://lnkd.in/eDX2j8bn

Read "The Museum and the Mind: The field of neuroarts is amplifying how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the body, brain, and behavior", by Susan Magsamen in American Alliance of Museums May-June 2024 issue of Museum by following the link at the end of the post. The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions. - Walph Raldo Emerson Delve into how museums can serve as vital facilitators of cognitively enriching neuroaesthetic experiences and an introduction to the four concepts of the neuroarts: - Neuroplasticity - Enriched Environments - "Aesthetic Triad" - Default Mode Network (DMN) When was the last time you visited a museum? What museum are you excited to visit soon? We would love to hear from you. https://lnkd.in/e2-WeU4a

Visiting museums can offer a myriad of benefits to health and wellbeing, encompassing both physical and mental health dimensions. Museums provide opportunities for individuals to engage in leisurely activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction. The IAM Lab is honored to partner with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for their 2024 Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo this week. The keynote session, Wired for the Arts: Revitalizing Society through Museum Engagement, will explore the profound nexus between arts and culture and societal health, and examine how museums can serve as powerful conduits for this vital integration. Read the full article that explores the research on how visiting museums can improve health and wellbeing: https://lnkd.in/eNX8v_Wq Image by Jennifer Bishop: Johns Hopkins Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Meg Chisolm leads medical students in a Visual Teaching Strategies session

The International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics (IAM Lab) is honored to partner with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for their 2024 Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo at the Baltimore Convention Center. The keynote session, Wired for the Arts: Revitalizing Society through Museum Engagement, will explore the profound nexus between arts and culture and societal health, and examine how museums can serve as powerful conduits for this vital integration. Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the IAM Lab, will be in conversation with Renée Fleming, acclaimed singer, five-time Grammy® award winner, and arts advocate; Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts; and Terri Lee Freeman, Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eT8_u-xE Watch the livestream here: https://lnkd.in/ewDB79bn

Read this new article from Thrive Global, "The Anatomy of the Arts" with an excerpt from Your Brain on Art to deepen your understanding of the brains structural-functional organization, including how stimulating the brain's saliency network with the arts can powerfully impact learning, memory formation, and boost neuroplasticity. Thrive Global's mission is to help people make small changes in their daily behaviors that can have a big impact on health outcomes. They use research to improve employee wellbeing and workplace productivity, supporting an extensive list of top performing global companies. Read the article and You Brain on Art excerpt here: https://lnkd.in/eb-Eruvu

Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, is honored to be the keynote speaker for Johns Hopkins Medicine's 21st Annual Miller Lecture. We hope you can join us on Tuesday, May 9th from 12-1pm ET, either in-person at the Grossi Auditorium of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus or virtually via livestream. The livestream will be recorded and shared online. Susan will discuss science behind humanity's birthright to make and behold art and its power to amplify physical and mental health, learning, and to build stronger communities. For more information, including how to view the livestream, visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/g_y_JQ3V

IAM Lab is thrilled to share the first-ever winners of the Renee Fleming NeuroArts Investigator Awards. Seven basic and applied research projects received the award. Each project includes young collaborators from both the science and arts sectors. Researchers will delve into topics at the crossroads of medicine, the arts and technology to advance the neuroarts field, such as the impact of dance on brainwave patterns, assessing the value of drawing for reducing anxiety, measuring the neurophysiological benefits of live music for people with early Alzheimer's disease, and more. To read The Aspen Institute full press release, click here. https://lnkd.in/eMAPGtcV #neuroscience #neuroaesthetics #neuroarts #artandscience