Last week, the Penn Memory Center celebrated the kick-off of the Arts on the Mind festival, a series of events highlighting the profound connection between the creative arts and the human mind. This collaboration unites the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Penn Memory Center, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Film Society, the Free Library, and ARTZ Philadelphia, bringing events to iconic venues. Together, artists, educators, physicians, and neuroscientists connect to create, observe, and discuss art in ways that illuminate its vital role in the development and maintenance of our minds, particularly as we age.
Last Week: The Franklin Institute’s Conversation Lab
On March 13, the festival partnered with the Franklin Institute for a special Conversation Lab on Music, Memory and Your Mind. This interactive session featured Chief Bioscientist Jayatri Das, PhD, TimeSlips founder and MacArthur Fellow Anne Basting, PhD, and PMC Co-Director Jason Karlawish. Participants were treated to a unique blend of art and science, starting with a tour of the Your Brain exhibit and a performance by cellist Zachary Mowitz.