Art and Dementia program participants explore William Robinson’s Rainforest and mist in afternoon light 2002 / Purchased 2017 with funds from the Henry and Amanda Bartlett Trust through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Photograph: C Callistemon ©QAGOMA / View full image
Art and Dementia
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.
The program is suitable for all visitors who are diagnosed with various neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia, including specific dates for people living with younger onset dementia.
Our monthly community programs are designed for people with dementia who reside at home. Our Aged Care Group or Day Respite Group program is suitable for people with dementia who participate as part of a small group from a residential aged care facility or dementia day respite organisation. Groups from residential aged care or day respite can read more and submit your program booking request online.
Check the What's On Events Calendar for dates*.
*Subject to availability and program capacity.