Upcoming Events
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NMHI Public Lecture – The Art and Science of Brain Rhythms
Spend an interactive evening with scientists Clayton Dickson and Kyle Mathewson and sound artist Gary James Joynes discussing how rhythms affect our mind and what they can tell us about how the brain works.
Date: February 6th, 2024
Location: University of Alberta
CONNECTIONS – Poetry Night
Join CONNECTIONS artists and poets Brad Necyk, Gabrielle Lussier, and Bernd Hildebrant for an evening of powerful poetry exploring the theme of living with neurological disorders and mental health challenges. Share your own poems related to the theme of CONNECTIONS.
Date: February 27th, 2024
Location: Royal Alberta Museum Round House
CONNECTIONS – Fibre Fun
Join CONNECTIONS artists Richard Boulet and Maya Candler for a relaxed, collaborative evening of fibre art sharing and creation. Both artists will discuss their techniques, and how working with fibre helps them navigate living with schizophrenia and PTSD. Collaborate on Richard and Maya’s projects or share your own creative works. All materials will be provided.
Date: April 24th, 2024
Location: Royal Alberta Museum Round House
CONNECTIONS – VR Night
Immerse yourself in the minds of artists Marilène Oliver and aAron Munson with Tête à Tête and Where Are You?, two virtual reality artworks created from high resolution CT and MRI scans. These pieces reveal the beauty of neuroscientific imaging while exploring how technologies like machine learning and social media shape our brains and mental health.
Date: TBD
Location: Royal Alberta Museum
NMHI Public Lecture – The Art and Science of Addiction
A scientist, physician and artist come together to discuss their perspectives and experiences with addiction. An interactive evening of learning, compassion, and hope.
Date: Spring 2025 (TBD)
Location: University of Alberta