Creative Brain Week Argentina | Feb 21–22

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Friday February 21 

For the first time in Latin America, San Juan, Argentina, will host Creative Brain Week (CBW) on February 21–22, 2025. This interdisciplinary festival brings together artists, neuroscientists, researchers, health professionals, and community leaders to explore the intersections between brain health, arts, creativity, and social transformation.

Originating in Ireland in 2022 with the support of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity College Dublin, Creative Brain Week has expanded globally, with satellite events in diverse regions. The Argentina edition will mark a significant milestone by integrating local and international perspectives to highlight the role of the arts in brain health, resilience, and social inclusion.

Who Should Attend?

Creative Brain Week Argentina is open to artists, scientists, healthcare professionals, educators, students, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the role of creativity in brain health and well-being. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited space.

What’s It About?

CBW Argentina 2025 will feature:

• An international conference on the transformative power of arts and creativity in brain health.
• A unique training session for music teachers, integrating brain health education.
• A public festival celebrating community, music, and the impact of creative expression on brain health.

Program Overview

Day 1: International Conference | February 21, 2025

The event will open with a keynote by Christopher Bailey, Arts and Health Lead at the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside researchers and officials from Argentina. The day will feature panel discussions and workshops, including:

• The Brain and Music: Neuroplasticity and Emotional Well-being
• Urban Art: Social Connection, Behavioral Changes, and Brain Health
• Live Art: Perception, Learning, and the Brain

Venue: Auditorio Emar Acosta, Anexo de la Legislatura de San Juan
Time: 08:30 – 17:30 (Argentina time: GMT-3)
Simultaneous translation available

Day 2: Public Festival & Teacher Training | February 22, 2025

• Afternoon Session: Brain Health and Prosociality Workshop for Music Teachers A hands-on session led by Tim Aye-Hardy (Atlantic Fellow), Kunle Adewale (Global Arts in Medicine), and local experts, exploring how music fosters resilience and social cohesion.

• Evening Festival: Community Music & Arts Celebration Featuring Copa & Vida, youth guitar ensembles from the PILOT project, and La Pericana Murga, this festival will highlight the power of music and performance in fostering brain health.

Venues: Auditorio Emar Acosta & Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson
Time: 14:00 – 22:00 (Argentina time: GMT-3)
Simultaneous translation & official certificates available for teachers

Creative Brain Week Argentina & the PILOT Project

CBW Argentina 2025 coincides with the closing of PILOT: “Making a Way Out of No Way”, an international initiative demonstrating the transformative impact of arts on brain health, social well-being, and resilience. Over two years, PILOT engaged marginalized communities in San Juan through guitar lessons, brain health workshops, and community-led artistic initiatives.

Partners & Support

Creative Brain Week Argentina is supported by:

• Atlantic Institute (UK)
• Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity College Dublin
• BrainLat Institute, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Chile)
• Ministry of Health of San Juan, Argentina
• Catholic University of Cuyo & National University of San Juan
• Local municipalities, cultural institutions and private sector.