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Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing.
The Neuroarts Blueprint Initiative is a partnership between Johns Hopkins University’s International Arts + Mind Lab and the Aspen Institute’s Health, Medicine & Society program.
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A new national Community Neuroarts Coalitions Network, part of the NeuroArts Blueprint, supports 11 communities translating the science of neuroarts into practical, community-based programs that enhance the health, well-being, cohesion, and resilience of their communities.

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November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Exciting News: IAM Lab is Hiring the Inaugural Neuroarts Research Lead

We are thrilled to announce that the IAM Lab is accepting applications for the Inaugural Neuroarts Research Lead, marking a transformative step forward for the evolving interdisciplinary field of neuroarts.

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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In this installment of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. Margaret Chisolm—Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University—about how aesthetic experiences can humanize healthcare and strengthen clinician empathy.

Article here: tinyurl.com/35apc6cv
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In this inaugural installment of CNC Perspectives, Bama Lutes Deal, who is leading Palm Health Foundation’s (PHF) PBC Neuroarts Collaborative, describes the progress of this county-wide Community Neuroarts Coalition (CNC), now in its fourth year.

Article: tinyurl.com/yc322bu2
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
In this Voices from the Field, NeuroArts Blueprint Co-Director Susan Magsamen sits down with Dr. Jill Sonke, a leader in arts in health research, policy, and practice. Their conversation brings to life how creativity fosters connection, resilience, and hope.

Listen here: tinyurl.com/4bc8yc7m
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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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September 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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
September 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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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September 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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!
September 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
August 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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-...
August 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
July 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
July 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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
July 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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...
July 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
July 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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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June 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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
June 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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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June 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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.

NRC link: tinyurl.com/usda4mtp
June 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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.

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June 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
June 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
June 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM