Sure, art can transform a room…but can it transform our lives? Even in the most polarized of times, humans coalesce around the arts – concerts, gallery exhibits, urban art, films – and find areas of commonality. Marianne Hamilton (who became an arts advocate after 25+ years as an “undraped” model) explores the ways in which art unites, educates, comforts, and inspires us, while giving our communities an economic boost. Marianne Hamilton is a lifelong journalist whose work has appeared in national & regional publications, and a fitness instructor and athlete who has earned more than 40 gold medals in race-walking competitions. Following a 25-year stint as an artist’s model, Marianne devotes much of her time to volunteer work supporting the arts. She is Past Chair and Board Member of the Art Around the Corner Foundation, and has served on several other arts- and culture-related boards and commissions. In January of 2022, Marianne was crowned Ms. Senior Universe. She is also a breast cancer survivor who credits her commitment to fitness as the key to her successful outcome. Marianne will receive the St. George Arts Commission's prestigious "Excellence in the Arts" award, presented annually to an individual or organization who exemplifies outstanding support for and service to the arts. www.facebook.com/marianne.l.hamilton/, Twitter @mlhamilton02, & LinkedIn at @marianne-lucchesi-hamilton-a24125! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
