Art & Mindfulness at the Harn Museum of Art

Name: Art & Mindfulness at the Harn Museum of Art
Start: 2026-03-28T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-28T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Harn Museum of Art

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Harn Museum of Art | Gainesville, FL

Softening into Open Heart and Mind with Carol Lewis
This series of guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections and led by expert facilitators with years of experience. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge. Forty-five minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour.
This session will offer an opportunity to soften the mind and body in preparation for an open-hearted art experience after the mindfulness practice. Spoken word and sound as well as focused breathing will help mind and body soften, letting go of what isn’t needed.
Facilitator: Carol Lewis is a clinical psychologist who was previously a faculty member in the University of Florida Department of Psychiatry. She continues to work with the University of Florida’s Mobile Outreach Clinic and developed the Community Wellbeing Mentor program. Carol uses focused breathing and mindfulness extensively in her clinical work and in her personal practice.
Image: Korean Artist, "Seated Bodhisattva," Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century, Museum Purchase, Gift of Michael and Donna Singer
Check in at the front desk at the museum. Water bottles are allowed in the meditation area but cannot be taken to the galleries.
The Harn is located on Hull Road, near SW 34th Street, and across the street from the Southwest Recreation Center.
Parking is free after 3:30pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. Bike parking is always free. RTS Routes Campus - #118, #126, #20, #33