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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 3d

In this week's guest blog post, Laura Henderson, Head of Program at Frontiers for Young Minds (FYM), shares how the journal is bridging science, art, and education to make cutting-edge research accessible to young audiences.

Link here: tinyurl.com/3972j9r3

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 10d

A new Neuroarts Academic Network (NAN) will focus on arts as a core part of treating illness, promoting wellness, and shaping healthy communities. The NAN is part of the NeuroArts Blueprint—a Johns Hopkins-Aspen Institute partnership with funding from The Music Man Foundation.
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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 17d

In this week's guest blog post, Assistant Vice President of Arts & Well-being Aly Lokuta invites the NRC community to join NJPAC Arts & Well-being and the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine at Creating Healthy Communities 2025 on October 14-16.

Link here: tinyurl.com/mwyxpu42

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 18d

Meet the NeuroArts Blueprint Scientific Advisory Board, leading experts who will guide the research priorities outlined in the NeuroArts Blueprint Global Research Strategy.

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 24d

In this compelling installment of Voices from the Field, we speak with Sunil Iyengar — Director of the Office of Research & Analysis at the National Endowment for the Arts — about arts-based strategies for wellbeing and flourishing.

Link here: tinyurl.com/vkxn7wjm

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · 29d

Honored to welcome Dr. Emmeline Edwards as inaugural Director of Research for the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative.

She will oversee the NeuroArts Blueprint Global Research Strategy, manage the Renee Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards, and guide evidence-based programs.

Welcome, Dr. Edwards!

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Aug 19

In this installment of our NRC interview series “Voices from the Field,” we speak with David Leventhal—acclaimed dancer, teaching artist, and Program Director for the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD program.

Link here: tinyurl.com/y8vdm5n4

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Aug 12

In this powerful installment of our NRC interview series “Voices from the Field,” NeuroArts Blueprint Co-Director Susan Magsamen sits down with Christopher Bailey, a global trailblazer at the intersection of arts and health.

Watch the full interview: www.neuroartsresourcecenter.com/post/voices-...

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jul 28

In this week’s guest blog post, Director of Programming Justin Russo highlights the transformative impact of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function’s Music & Memory—a pioneering program that brings personalized music into dementia care to improve quality of life.

Link: tinyurl.com/2ar9zn6w

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jul 26

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jul 26

Community Neuroarts Coalitions (CNCs) are local evidence-to-impact collaborations of diverse stakeholders who engage the power of the arts and aesthetic experiences to improve the health, wellbeing, cohesion and resilience of their communities. neuroartsblueprint.org/community-ne... #ArtsHealthDay25

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jul 24

The NeuroArts Blueprint provides the first unified framework and theory of change to define and advance the emerging global field of neuroarts. The Blueprint turns vision into action through three strategic pillars: Evidence, Infrastructure, and Community.

Explore here: tinyurl.com/5t4ckr5a

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jul 23

The NeuroArts Blueprint report provides a unified framework to define, coalesce, and shape the emerging global field of neuroarts. Turning vision into action through three strategic pillars: Evidence, Infrastructure, and Community.

View the 2021 Report: neuroartsblueprint.org/blueprint-re...

NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jul 8

In this week’s guest blog post, Director Jamie Kasper spotlights the transformative work of the Arts Education Partnership (AEP)—a vibrant network of more than 270 partners and affiliates committed to advancing arts in education.

Link here: tinyurl.com/uwben884

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 26

In this week's guest blog post, Executive Director Maryrose Flanigan shares the work of The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru), a national coalition of nearly 50 universities dedicated to integrating the arts into research, teaching, and practice.

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 24

The NeuroArts Blueprint Report provides a clear, strategic field building framework to ensure the long-term sustainability of neuroarts across health, education, policy, and the arts.

Explore the 2021 report and learn how to contribute to the future of this field: tinyurl.com/5t4ckr5a

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 19

We spoke with Dr Indre Viskontas—neuroscientist, opera stage director, chair of the NeuroArts Blueprint Scientific Advisory Board, & president of the Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity—about how music & creativity advance health & connection.

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 16

In our first installment of the NRC’s interview series Voices from the Field, we spoke with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee—neurologist, author, and founding director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics—about what drew him to the intersection of the arts, health, and science.

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re excited to share that the NRC’s social feed now includes COMMENTS—making it easier than ever to engage in conversation and connect with others across the community. We’ve also made several quality-of-life improvements, including an enhanced notifications system.

NRC link: tinyurl.com/y58eb853

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 5

The NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative released a groundbreaking economic impact study showing that music engagement provided to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, delivers significant quality-of-life benefits to both these individuals and their caregivers.

View the report: tinyurl.com/2jpvens8

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · Jun 2

NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative and AARP invite you to a webinar unveiling a new economic analysis on the impact of music engagement on individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and society on Tuesday, June 3rd, 3-4 p.m. ET.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/3wy7y8n3

NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · May 30

🎉 Yesterday the Neuroarts Resource Center (NRC) hit 1000+ new users since launch—exceeding all expectations!

The momentum is incredible and we're just getting started. Join the NRC for the latest neuroarts research, arts programs, career opportunities, and events at neuroartsresourcecenter.org

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · May 29

Creative expression is increasingly recognized as a critical component of health and well-being—across healthcare, education, social services, and community development. This isn’t just theory: it’s happening on the ground, supported by a growing body of research.

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NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · May 23

On May 27th at 3PM ET, we’re hosting a live webinar where we will walk through the Neuroarts Resource Center (NRC) key features, benefits, and do a deep dive into how to navigate the NRC website.

Please RSVP for the webinar here: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative @neuroartsblueprint.bsky.social · May 14

We’re not just wired for art—we’re wired 𝘣𝘺 it.

Creative expression can lower inflammation, improve cognitive function, support recovery from trauma, and enhance motor skills after injury or illness.

To learn more visit the Neuroarts Resource Center at neuroartsresourcecenter.org

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