Many of us consider making and consuming art to be a hobby, or even a luxury. But what if arts engagement—from classical music to salsa, poetry to pop concerts, galleries to graffiti—scientifically held the key to a longer and happier life?

Psychobiologist and broadcaster Daisy Fancourt will reveal the life-changing power of the arts, using results of decades of scientific studies. She will show how songs support the architectural development of children’s brains. How creative hobbies help our brains to stay resilient against dementia. How visual art and music act just like drugs to reduce depression, stress, and pain. How dance builds new neural pathways for people with brain injuries. How going to live music events, museums, exhibitions, and the theatre decreases our risk of future loneliness and frailty. How engaging in the arts improves the functioning of every major organ system in the body. How art helps us not only to survive, but to thrive and flourish.

Copies of Daisy's book "Art Cure" will be available for purchase after the talk.

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• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee

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