{"id":1166,"date":"2026-04-05T16:49:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T15:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/?page_id=1166"},"modified":"2026-05-13T22:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:24:43","slug":"panel_discussion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/index.php\/panel_discussion\/","title":{"rendered":"Panel Discussion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1331 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fez-2nd-International-Gathering-Explores-Photography-in-Time-Crisis-1024x557.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fez-2nd-International-Gathering-Explores-Photography-in-Time-Crisis-1024x557.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fez-2nd-International-Gathering-Explores-Photography-in-Time-Crisis-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fez-2nd-International-Gathering-Explores-Photography-in-Time-Crisis.jpg 1375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#5f6584\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"color: #ffffff; 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This panel highlights a long-standing relationship between Morocco and the United States, rooted in dialogue and cultural exchange. Bringing together Moroccan and transnational US voices, this cross-cultural discussion explores how art can foster connection, reflection, and collective transformation.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"event-row\">\n  <!-- Image Column -->\n  <div class=\"image-side-col\">\n    <div class=\"perf-img-container\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fezgathering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LAST-Final-visual-of-the-Fez-Gathering-_-2026-2.png\" alt=\"Panel Discussion Art\" class=\"perf-img\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Content Column -->\n  <div class=\"details-side-col\">\n    <div class=\"event-meta-top\">\n      <span class=\"day-text\">Friday May 15<\/span>\n      <span class=\"time-text\">10:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/span>\n      <span class=\"location-link\">\ud83d\udccd Batha Museum of Islamic Arts<\/span>\n    <\/div> \n    \n    <span class=\"cat-tag\">Panel Discussion<\/span>\n    \n    <div class=\"event-title\" style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">The Role of Art in Mental Health<\/div>\n    <div class=\"event-lead\" style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Spirituality &#038; Modernity<\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"event-description\" style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n      <p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n        <strong>Led by:<\/strong> Prof. Courtney Erwin (USA) &#038; Prof. Mohamed Hamdouni (Morocco)<br>\n        This panel explores art as a bridge between ancestral spiritual traditions and contemporary therapeutic approaches, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div style=\"background: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n        <ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\">\n          <li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n            <strong style=\"color: #2D1B2D; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Part One: Modern Practices<\/strong><br>\n            <span style=\"color: #666;\">Exploring artistic methodologies as tools for healing collective trauma and mental health.<\/span>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <strong style=\"color: #2D1B2D; 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