Building the Field of Neuroarts: A Framework for Success and Impact

The authors examine the collaborations between artists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators, and funders that are helping establish neuroarts as a lasting interdisciplinary field, while emphasizing the need for additional research, shared infrastructure, and sustained investment. As the authors write, "The arts are not a luxury. They are a biological necessity," underscoring the article's central argument that creative expression, as makers and beholders, should be recognized as an essential part of health and human development rather than an optional addition. The piece also offers a roadmap for philanthropy and other sectors looking to support this emerging field and expand its impact.