Access

Art and Dementia: Online

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Fourth Friday of every month,
11am – 12.15pm AEST
Event Schedule

A monthly, online program for people living with dementia and their care partners from across the country.

This is a social and creative program that engages participants with the National Gallery’s collection through discussion and artmaking.

A list of simple artmaking materials is provided on registration, and an online pre-workshop session assists with questions and technical advice.

Participants need an internet-connected computer, laptop or device with webcam and in-built microphone.

Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 6632 if you require further information or assistance.

Free. Bookings essential.

Check the starting time in your state:

ACT, NSW, VIC, and TAS – 11am–12.15pm (AEDT)

QLD – 10am

SA – 10.30am

NT – 9.30am

WA – 8am

Ticket holders will receive a link to access this online program by 9.30am (AEDT) on the day of the event.

Art and Dementia is made possible by the National Gallery’s Access Partner the Lansdowne Foundation.

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