# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Apr, 2027 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 01 Apr, 2027 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Slow down, breathe, and experience art in a whole new way.About this EventSlow down, breathe, and experience art in a whole new way. In this four-part series, explore how mindfulness can transform the way you look at and engage with contemporary art. Each session begins with a brief introduction in the classroom, followed by a guided visit to the galleries, and ends with time for reflection and conversation. Through simple mindfulness techniques, artist and mindfulness teacher Maria Schaedler-Luera will help you notice more, feel more present, and appreciate art without the pressure of finding a “right” interpretation. Whether you join for one session or all four, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and more connected to both the artwork and yourself.Pausing to reflect can shift our perspective and bring a sense of calm to our busy minds. This session invites you to use stillness and focused attention as a way to connect more deeply with the artwork and with yourself.No prior art or meditation experience is needed, just bring curiosity and an open mind.About Maria Schaedler-LueraMaria Schaedler-Luera is a Brazilian-born artist, educator, speaker, and consultant whose work bridges arts, mindfulness, and social healing. She is the Co-Founder of Atomica Arts, a certified meditation teacher with Chopra Global, and an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. The author of Be the Protagonist: How Ayurveda, Meditation, and Theatre Can Transform Your Life, Maria helps people shift from being a spectator to the author of their own story through embodied awareness and creative practice.Her interdisciplinary work spans keynote speaking, curriculum design, trauma-informed facilitation, and arts-and-health initiatives across the U.S. and internationally. Through her work, Maria invites participants into experiential practices that cultivate presence, deepen emotional resilience, and connect creativity with personal wellbeing. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c976ee50-a682-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w591-h740-dc181808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/mindfulness-and-art-contemplation-as-a-creative-practice/100001996471402709 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, meditation, literary-art, fine-arts, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Sarasota Art Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sarasota - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Sarasota Art Museum - **lat**: 27.3253729 - **long**: -82.52977220000002 - **full address**: Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/36a4141046fa64bc24a9ed2be3ba5679d5f8544af7b0218c2bfe2a434a99bd34-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785839705 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice being held? - **A:** Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice takes place on Thu, 01 Apr, 2027 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 01 Apr, 2027 at 02:00 pm at Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice? - **A:** Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice is organized by Sarasota Art Museum. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Sarasota Art Museum's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Sarasota Art Museum a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Sarasota Art Museum has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mindfulness and Art: Contemplation as a Creative Practice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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