On March 7, 2008, leaders in the fields of art and science will convene at The Museum of Modern Art to discuss how health care organizations and cultural institutions can promote diverse and stimulating environments that culturally enrich our hospitals, patients, and care givers. Colleagues will discuss current research that validates the notion that the arts enhance healing and will present models of arts programs and innovative collaborations between museums and health care institutions.
Keynote speaker for the symposium is neurologist and author Dr Oliver Sacks. Sessions will include:How to Start a Visual Arts Program in a Health Care SettingA Look at Three Models of Museum ProgrammingHow Innovative Arts Programs Add Value to Health Care Organizations