Arts & Wellbeing

Arts & Wellbeing at the Kennedy Center is an expanded focus on the intersection of the performing arts and science.

In collaboration with partners at The National Institutes of Health, the Sound Health Network, and beyond, Arts & Wellbeing brings together ideas from across the arts and culture sector to highlight how art inspires and benefits our everyday lives.

Illustration by Jovaney Hollingsworth

Upcoming Events

Arts & Wellbeing

Music for the Collective

Wed. Jan. 15, 2025

In this workshop led by Dr. AZA Allsop and his band, participants will be immersed in a healing listening experience, followed by an interactive demonstration. No prior music training required!

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National Symphony Orchestra

Sound Health Friday

Select Fridays at 10 a.m

Join us for Sound Health Fridays at The REACH for activities prior to 11:30 a.m. NSO coffee concerts. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. and purchase coffee at the Hyannis Port Coffee Bar, and wander the REACH. At 10 a.m., participate in a Morning Sing, attend a health-inspired talk and performance, or join a wellness-inspired workshop.

Nourish—Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul Through the Arts

Nourish—Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul Through the Arts, is a monthlong series of programs throughout October 2024 exploring the profound impact of food and artistic expression on our lives. Nourish, part of the Center’s Arts & Wellbeing programming, marks a significant expansion of the Center's commitment to sharing with audiences how the full spectrum of the arts enhances our holistic wellbeing.

Sound Health Network

The Sound Health Network, a partnership between the Kennedy Center and National Institute of Health in association with the National Endowment of the Arts, brings together scientists, music therapists, artists, and the public to explore music’s impact on the brain, health, and wellness.

Find out more about Sound Health Network programs at The Kennedy Center.

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Fulbright / Kennedy Center Fellowship for Performing Arts & Science

The Fulbright / Kennedy Center Fellowship for Performing Arts & Science, a component of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, provides an opportunity for a Fulbright visiting scholar to connect with artists, staff, educators, and audiences at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the Kennedy Center’s departments of International Programming and Arts and Wellbeing.

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