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Instinctively, we know that art deeply affects us. Music evokes memories of people and places. The art and décor in our homes says a lot about who we are. Many of our enjoyable evenings out involve theater and concerts, and we leave the theater happier than when we came in. And as lopsided and amateurish as they can be, we save the art projects that we did as children and that our children proudly create for us, and they make us smile. So it comes as no surprise that research supports the positive effect that art has on our lives, our health and well-being. And we love to share art experiences with others and have fun with it. Women’s Daily Post is partnering with Social Studioto offer Your Hands on Art Experiences in a fun, informal setting with a group of other women. We’ve designed a series of classes that…

You’re invited! Celebrate the release of Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross’ new book, “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us” with an evening at the Baltimore Museum of Art on March 22! Join the authors in dialogue with WYPR host Tom Hall, Johns Hopkins professors John Krakauer and Meg Chisolm, and arts and health artist Fred Johnson to discover how the arts transform us. “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us” shares the new science behind humanity’s evolutionary birthright — to make and behold art and its power to transform our lives. What artists have always known, and researchers are now proving is that arts, in all its forms, amplify physical and mental health, learning and flourishing and build stronger communities.We’re on the verge of a cultural shift in which the arts and aesthetics can deliver potent, accessible, and proven solutions for the well-being of everyone.…

“I can’t believe THIS is where I get to come to work everyday,” said Carter Arnot Polakoff, the new CEO and President of Port Discovery Children’s Museum, looking around in wonder at the museum’s lobby. Although she hates having her picture taken, she can’t hide the pure joy in her smile. The delight is contagious — and is the embodiment of what Port Discovery is for so many families. It’s obvious that Carter is in her happy place. You might say that she’s back in her happy place. Carter started her career as an intern and founding staff member at Port Discovery. She spent more than 20 years at the Baltimore School of the Arts, immersed in nonprofit arts management which allowed her to create deep relationships with civic organizations and nonprofits. That experience has carried Carter home to port, ready to lead the museum’s next adventure: navigating post-pandemic waters…

We make a list and check it twice, and have a really easy time finding the perfect gift for some of the adults and kids on the list. But then we get down to the ones who have everything, the ones who don’t want any more “things,” or “she’s easy to buy for but he’s not,” and those kids that you have no idea what they like and want now – what the heck do you get them?

Here are 8 amazing experiences to gift…

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