Summer Reading Circle: Your Brain on Art salon & discussion
On Saturday August 1st, join Women of Culture for an intimate afternoon exploring Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross—a groundbreaking book that reveals how engaging with art isn't simply enriching; it's essential to living a healthier, happier, and more connected life.
Drawing on the latest neuroscience, Your Brain on Art explores why museums, performances, galleries, and creative experiences stay with us long after they end. The book shows how engaging with the arts can reduce stress, boost creativity, strengthen relationships, support cognitive health, and enhance overall well-being.
At Women of Culture, we’ve always believed in the transformative power of the arts. This conversation will give us the science behind that belief while inviting us to reflect on our own experiences and consider how we can bring more beauty, creativity, and culture into everyday life.
Hosted in an elegant private residence near Columbus Circle, this intimate Summer Reading Circle is designed for women who value lifelong learning, meaningful conversation, and the joy of connecting through culture.
Whether you’ve read every page or are simply curious about the book’s message, you’ll be warmly welcomed into the discussion - and maybe even make a new friend along the way!
What to Expect
A lively, guided discussion of Your Brain on Art
Discover the science behind why art, music, storytelling, movement, and creativity are essential for well-being
Thought-provoking conversations that connect the book's ideas to our own lives and Women of Culture experiences
Meaningful connections with a small group of curious, intellectually engaged women
Light refreshments in a beautiful private-home setting
Event Details
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Private Residence near Columbus Circle, NYC
(Exact address shared with registered attendees.)
Tickets
Free for Women of Culture Members
$10 for Non-Members
Capacity is limited to just 10 attendees to ensure a meaningful and interactive discussion.
Come invest an afternoon in ideas that may change how you experience art—and how you experience your own life.
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The Art-Full Membership
If you are not yet an Art-full member, we would love to have you join us for as little as $45/month for the basic membership, or $65/month for the upgraded Premier membership. You can learn more about all membership levels and join here or reach out to alex@womenofculture.org with any questions.
The membership provides:
Access to member exclusive events like this one
Complimentary tickets to all online events
Priority access to & discounts on ALL events
Premier members also get priority access to 'culture-tunities' including free VIP passes to exclusive after-hours events at cultural institutions all over the city
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