Access

Art with Friends

At the Gallery
First and third Friday of every month
10.30am – 12pm
Wheelchair Accessible
Event Schedule

On the first and third Friday of the month, small groups of people living with dementia and their care partners enjoy facilitated discussions of three to four works of art along with artmaking activities. Trained educators support all participants to engage.

Art with Friends utilises chairs with arms to provide comfort and safety. Visitors receive photocopied reproductions of the works of art discussed. Mobility aids, such as motorised scooters, wheelchairs, and wheelie walkers are available on request from the information desk. Call +61 2 6240 6411 to book a motorised scooter in advance.

You may find the getting here page helpful.

Please contact access@nga.gov.au or +61 2 6240 663 if you require further information or assistance.

Free. Bookings Essential

Art & Dementia is made possible through the generous support of the Lansdowne Foundation as the National Gallery's Access Partner.

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