ARTZ in the Making

Community, Creativity, Connection!

In these engaging, hands-on programs, trained artist-facilitators create opportunities for self-expression via art-making for residents living with dementia in care communities. Using a “process over product” approach, “ARTZ in the Making” encourages both imagination and conversation, and above all, human connection through a range of media.

A small intimate group of 6-8 residents
A warm, welcoming, and experienced teaching artist
About an hour of art-making
"Not fine art, but fun art!"
Casual conversation encouraged
Process over product
A handful of friendly volunteers
A meaningful, invigorating, and joyful encounter

We don’t do fine arts, we do fun arts!
— Program participant living with dementia
I would like to congratulate you on the wonderful ARTZ "The Place Where I Laugh" art exhibit. The experience was wonderful for my residents, staff and family members. The time, passion and effort you put into making the moments better for people living with dementia are very special. Thank you for all that you do!
–– GINA M., Recreational Therapist
ARTZ is Inspiring – to be a part of a group, to hear how people with dementia respond to being included in lively dialogue, experience and art-making is inspiring in so many ways! ARTZ is Innovative – It is a new way forward that should be embraced. ARTZ is Inclusive – it helps people with memory loss AND their care partners/family members integrate back into society and engenders respect and communication.
–– TRISH M., Project Artist