Slow Down and Reflect: Mindfulness in Museums

Presenter(s): 

Alicia Vogl Saenz, Senior Education Coordinator, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Erin Dorn, Mindfulness Program Facilitator, Crocker Art Museum
Jessica Brunecky, Director of Visitor Experience, University of Colorado Art Museum
Jordan Looze, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Clearsight Counseling

Moderator: 

Alicia Vogl Saenz, Senior Education Coordinator, Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Track: 

  • Visitor Experience

In a culture of speed, museums are ideal spaces to slow down, reflect, and connect to ourselves and others. A mental health professional who specializes in mindfulness and educators from three institutions—Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, University of Colorado Art Museum in Boulder, and Los Angeles County Museum of Art—will define mindfulness and share varied approaches to successful mindfulness programs, including slow looking and meditation. Participate in a mindfulness exercise, get tips for implementing programs, and brainstorm with peers in break-out groups.

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