“Go see the museum”, said the doctor. Does the phenomenon of ‘doctors prescribing museum visits’ signal the breakthrough of art’s positive impact on health beyond its biomedical aspects (Smid & Wydoodt, 2016)? Or is it just a fad? Is it a pretended quick fix to mitigate the feelings of isolation and alienation experienced during a pandemic? Or is a referral system becoming part of culture-based welfare services? What are the implications and opportunities for arts management?

Vermeulen, M., Loots, E., & Berkers, P. (2021). Museum visits on a doctor’s prescription. A path to positive health? Arts Management Quarterly, (137), 24-31. 

No 137: Arts Management and Health

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