Maggie Hanley
Enter the vibrant world of Maggie Hanley: painter, dancer, art advocate on many levels. Learn how she lives her motto "Art Saves Lives" every day.
Meet Maggie Hanley, a cornerstone of the Santa Fe arts community, for an intimate conversation about the literal and figurative ways that art saves lives. Having connected through various local initiatives and supported one another through the isolation of the pandemic, the two explore Maggie’s deep commitment to fostering creative spaces in New Mexico. The dialogue touches on their shared history in New York and the resilience required to maintain a creative practice through physical recovery and cultural shifts.
The heart of the episode focuses on the empirical power of the arts to heal and transform. Reflecting on Maggie’s personal mantra that "art saves lives," she and Lili discuss the emerging neuroscience that proves engagement with the arts can curtail suicide, support those with PTSD, and provide vital lifelines for individuals in prisons and the military. It is a passionate call to action to bring creativity back to the center of our educational and social systems, serving as a reminder that art is not a luxury, but a fundamental necessity for human survival and wellbeing.
