Art and Dementia Program Australian Art

Art and Dementia program participants engage in guided slow-viewing of Hilda Rix Nicholas, Australia 1884–1961 / The fair musterer 1935 / Oil on canvas / 102.3 x 160.4cm / Purchased 1971 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © QAGOMA / Photograph: C Callistemon

Art and Dementia program participants engage in guided slow-viewing of Hilda Rix Nicholas, Australia 1884–1961 / The fair musterer 1935 / Oil on canvas / 102.3 x 160.4cm / Purchased 1971 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © QAGOMA / Photograph: C Callistemon / View full image

When

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Where

Queensland Art Gallery

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Dementia Friendly

Admission

Free, bookings required

To make a booking email groupbookings@qagoma.qld.gov.au or call +61 (0)7 3840 7255

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About

QAGOMA’s award-winning Art and Dementia Program is a participant-focused gallery experience designed for visitors living with dementia and their care partner. It aims to support psychosocial wellbeing using non-pharmacological intervention approaches.

Slow art viewing of selected artworks incorporates specially curated visual, auditory and narrative prompts that stimulate exploration and reflection. The therapeutic creative making activity invites relaxation and socialisation, supports autonomy, and encourages meaningful engagement.

Free, bookings essential, places are limited.

For more information:

Group Bookings Office

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Art and Dementia program participants engage in creative making activity / Photograph: C Callistemon / © QAGOMA

Art and Dementia program participants engage in creative making activity / Photograph: C Callistemon / © QAGOMA / View full image

Your program enabled Mum and I to have something that we could look forward to. The routine of an outing gave us something to talk about, when most other things became difficult. Lovely memories.

Regular program attendee