How Art Heals: Mind- Body Physiology

          How Art Heals: Mind- Body Physiology     How does art heal? Scientific studies tell us that art heals by changing a person’s physiology and attitude. The body’s physiology changes from one of stress to one of deep...

The Importance of Art in Daily Life- Series Article 12

Circadian Lighting Strategies Excerpts from an article by Ed Clark and Marty Brennan, originally published in Healthcare Design Magazine March 2017 4 KEYS TO INTEGRATING CIRCADIAN LIGHTING STRATEGIES 1 . UNDERSTAND PEOPLE Consider your building occupants’...

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The Importance of the Arts in Our Communities The following excerpts are from an article originally published by TwinCities.com on 10/27/15 The arts have a long history of bringing people together across boundaries — increasing understandings across disparate...

Camera Specs That Matter- September #114

The Camera Specs That Matter Monte is often asked, “What camera should I buy?” So, as a twist on our usual Photos For Healing Newsletter, we are sharing this great article below that explains what matters when choosing a camera to help you capture your best image....

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The Mental Health Benefits of Art Are for Everyone The following are excerpts from an article originally published by bebrainfit.com & written by Deane Alban We are all born with an innate desire to express ourselves and art encompasses a wider range of activities...

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The Importance of Art in Child Development Written by Grace Hwang Lynch originally published on pbs.org In recent years, school curricula in the United States have shifted heavily toward common core subjects of reading and math, but what about the arts? Although some...

The Importance of Art in Daily Life- Series, Article 3

  Why You Need More Art in Your Life (and 5 Ways to Get It) The following is comprised of excerpts from an article that was originally written and published by Michael Hyatt/ Virtual Mentor at michaelhyatt.com on 9/22/14. If you want to find more creativity,...

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Why We All Need Art in Our Lives First published by Lesli Walsh on 4/11/13 on Michipreneur.com Art in some form or another has existed as long as man. It is a part of our daily lives and is present in cultures across the world. Most people have an appreciation for...

The Importance of Art in Daily Life- Series, Article 1

The Importance of Art in Our Everyday Lives Originally published on 8/18/2009 by yloyana project Most people don`t realize just how much we rely on art and all forms of it, in our everyday lives. While you might not be aware of it, we are surrounded by it and use it...

The Importance of Art in Daily Life

Original Article by David Norris, published December 12, 2011; theartcurator.com The word ‘Art’ is most commonly associated with pieces of work in a gallery or museum, whether it’s a painting from the Renaissance or a modern sculpture. However, there is so much more...

Art in the workplace benefits both employees and company

San Antonio Business Journal /Sharon L. Benedict and Doug Roper How would you like to reduce stress at the office, increase creativity and productivity, enhance employee morale, broaden appreciation of diversity, and encourage open dialogue? Art in the workplace...

Incorporating Art Into Workplace Design

Posted by Heather Horrocks, Momentum on October 7, 2013 How incorporating art into workplace design can affect employee wellness, job performance, and best represent your brand. As an art enthusiast, I value the importance of being surrounded by pieces that inspire me...

5 Reasons to Have Fine Art in the Workplace

By Julia Gifford   For years, millions of employees and customers across the nation have been consigned to working in drab, uninteresting offices with painfully bare walls. Fortunately, times are changing: business owners are beginning to realize the tremendous...