June 7 — Meet Marco Pinter – ‘Mental Wellness through Art, Music, Movement & Writing’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

FREE for District216 Members; Guests welcome to purchase tickets.

Meet Marco Pinter who speaks about “Mental Wellness through Art, Music, Movement & Writing” –
Wednesday, June 7

Topic: “Mental Wellness through Art, Music, Movement and Writing”

When: Wednesday, June 7th; 5pm Networking; 6:30 Speaker

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)

FREE for Members & Guests Welcome to purchase $50 tickets.

NOTE: We will be filming the speaker for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided.

Purchase Guest Tickets ($50) Wed., June 7

Meet The Speaker: Marco Pinter

Marco Pinter works at the intersection of art and healthcare. He creates artwork and performances which fuse physical kinetic

form with live visualizations. He is also the founder and CEO of MindClay, creating mental wellness interventions based in visual art, music, movement and writing. Pinter has a PhD in Media Arts and Technology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an undergraduate degree from Cornell University. His artistic research has been supported by grants from the David Bermant Foundation, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, and the UC Institute for Research in the Arts. He has exhibited artwork and performances at cities around the world, including Dubai, New York, Montreal, Tehran, Hong Kong, Anaheim, San Diego and Santa Barbara. He was a founding engineer at InTouch Health, through its recent acquisition by Teladoc, the world’s largest telehealth and tele-mental wellness company. He is also founder and co-curator of the Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences, a Santa Barbara-based museum dedicated to interactive and media artworks. Pinter is a contributing author to The McGraw Hill Multimedia Handbook and The Ultimate Multimedia Handbook. He is an inventor on over 100 patents in the areas of live video technology, robotics, interactivity and telepresence.

Purchase Guest Tickets ($50) Wed., June 7

Recap: Gerardo Urias

Insights from “Taking Back My Mind”

Gerardo Urias is a remarkable individual who has experienced a transformative journey out of depression with the help of psilocybin mushrooms. Gerardo, an author, breathwork facilitator, and psychedelic therapy advocate, captivated the audience with his powerful story and shared valuable insights on mental health, alternative medicines, and personal growth.

Recap Journal Post

Recap: Benefit Honoring Marquee Event

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in this beautiful conversation and gathering.

Recap Journal Post

Sponsorships Available

Contact us today to receive our Sponsorship Deck outlining various packages available to promote your brand or organization at The District House or at our next District216 Marquee Event!

Sponsors will have the unique opportunity to connect with District216 Members and professionals in the psychedelics community.
We offer a variety of sponsorship experiences and tiers.

We also have Business Memberships available!

District216 is a members only psychedelic social club founded in Santa Barbara, CA for thinkers, creators & trailblazers. Our mission is to be a thriving community of psychedelics pioneers that exchange ideas, explore health innovations, author new policies, and grow the ecosystem into a thriving industry. Our long term vision is to advance the full legalization and normalization of psychedelics use in our daily lives, worldwide.