The Science of How the Arts Save Lives: A Talk with Dr. Daisy Fancourt

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The Science of How the Arts Save Lives: A Talk with Dr. Daisy Fancourt

Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 14, 2026•5:30 PM
Join the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for an evening with Dr. Daisy Fancourt, researcher, professor at University College London, and author of Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives. An internationally recognized leader in the growing field of arts and health, Dr. Fancourt studies how music, visual art, dance, theater, and museum engagement can reduce stress, improve well-being, strengthen social connections, and support healing.
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