The Analgesic Museum: The Development of a Research Network and Exhibition Series
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Philosophers of aesthetics have argued for centuries that the arts can draw the individual from isolation, create purpose and enliven existence, but can they also relieve pain? Join us for a conversation at the intersection of art and pain management practices as we explore the potential of cultural engagement in museums to reduce the burden of chronic pain.
This ½ day conference centers on three areas of interest:
• Research and creative scholarship to explore how museum-based interventions can lessen pain
• Exhibition development to showcase the aesthetics of analgesia
• Arts experiences and practices to reduce the burden of chronic pain
OBJECTIVE:
The intention of The Analgesic Museum is to seed an international interdisciplinary network of scientists, museum and healthcare professionals, individuals living with chronic pain and artists committed to exploring the aesthetics and impact of museum engagement to reduce the burden of chronic pain.
WHO ATTENDED:
•157 registrants from 22 countries around the world
•Individuals living with chronic pain
• Healthcare providers
• Museum professionals and curators
• Artists and scholars from all disciplines
Please direct questions to Bethney Bonilla at bbonilla@ucdavis.edu.
Due to COVID all tours are virtual and take place every 2nd Saturday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM |
Advanced registration is required. |
What people are saying about Art Rx:Individuals in pain
Healthcare providers
Museum professionals
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Academic Articles:
Press:
Specialists Find Art Could Relieve Chronic Pain
Virtual Conference Explors Use of Art Experiences to Reduce Burden of Pain
Art and Wellness | Focus on Health | KVIE Digital Studios
Art Tours Tied to Easing of Chronic Pain; Reuters
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Free for everyone. Advanced registration is required. Register online at crockerart.org, or by emailing education@crockerart.org. Call (916) 808-1962 with any questions.
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![]() Ian Koebner, PhD, MSc, MAOM, L.Ac
Email: ikoebner@ucdavis.edu Telephone: 916-734-6792 Director, Integrative Pain Management Assistant Professor UC Davis Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine |
![]() Isa Ingram, L.Ac., MSTCM
Email: cgocke@ucdavis.edu Telephone: 916-734-7246 Clinical Acupuncturist UC Davis Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine |
![]() Jiho Jason Yoon, MSOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, L.Ac.
Email: jjyoon@ucdavis.edu Telephone: 916-734-7246 Clinical Acupuncturist UC Davis Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine |