The Forum on Cognitive and Affect Studies is pleased to sponsor a guaranteed session on \”Being Present to the Arts\” at the 2021 MLA Convention in Toronto. We invite papers that examine the experience (psychological, physical, social, affective) of attending to, being absorbed by, or participating in the creation of music, dance, poetry, painting, and other art forms. Submit a 300-word abstract and CV to Elaine Auyoung (eauyoung@umn.edu) by Sunday, 15 March 2020.