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Art and Dementia

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The Gallery’s Art and Dementia program connects people living with dementia and their care partners with art and the world in enriching and life-enhancing ways.

For over a decade, the Gallery has been a leader in programs for people living with dementia through research, symposia and an extensive outreach training program that has established a nation-wide network of galleries delivering high-quality, socially engaging and intellectually stimulating programs for people living with dementia.

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

Research Outreach Training Workshop

Programs


  • Access

    Art with Friends

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    First and third Friday of every month
    10.30am – 12pm

    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Access

    Art and Dementia: Online

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

  • Access

    Art and Dementia

    Past Event
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    By Request

  • Art with Friends and Family

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    An intergenerational workshop for kids and families alongside people living with dementia and their care partners.


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For people who are carers

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Join with carers from across the region to spend a social hour engaging with art through tours and art making activities.

For people with disability

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Each quarter people with disabilities and their families and carers can join a small group tour of major exhibitions or the national collection.

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Accessibility

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The National Gallery has Access services available for all visitors.

Visit

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The National Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free entry ticket is required.

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Art & Friends
For people living with dementia

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Connecting people living with dementia to art can be life-enhancing. Find out how the National Gallery has helped lead the way for industry programs.

Read Time 10 minutes

For people who are Blind or with low vision

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A suite of access programs for people who are Blind or with low vision.

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Art and Dementia Research

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The National Gallery's internationally acclaimed Art and Dementia program is part of widely influential research projects.

For people who are Blind or with low vision

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A suite of access programs for people who are Blind or with low vision.

Research Projects

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The Gallery collaborates with university and industry partners on research projects that extend our understanding of art and its importance to life.

Art and Dementia Outreach Training Workshops

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A two-day interactive workshop for arts and health professionals interested in developing skills in facilitating an art and dementia program.

For people with disability

A group of people and two guide dogs sit looking at sculptures of humans woven with native grasses

Each quarter people with disabilities and their families and carers can join a small group tour of major exhibitions or the national collection.

For people with access needs

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We provide a range of free programs that are designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

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