Creative Aging at the Frye

The first Friday morning of each month at the Frye is dedicated to connection, creativity, and community for older adults. Start your day with coffee and conversation, followed by gallery exploration, engaging discussions, and hands-on art making.

This intimate, dementia-friendly art discussion offers a supportive, small group experience in the galleries. Led by a specially trained museum educator, these sessions encourage engaging conversations, foster community, and create a safe space for participants to share their insights.

Enjoy a welcoming and uplifting social gathering with friends and family. Participants enjoy artwork discussions, live music, snacks, and community building.

Join us in the Frye Salon for a seated dance class for people with memory loss and their families. Inspired by the artwork on display, this class incorporates classical dance elements and playful movements as well as unique dance creations built in the moment.

Enjoy conversation, art appreciation, and hands-on exploration of various art mediums in this six-week class for individuals with dementia and their care partners, taught by specially trained museum educators and teaching artists.

Celebrate the magic of film in this entertaining and inspiring program, open to all older adults, including those living with memory loss. Meet Me at the Movies features themed film clips that spark imagination and memories, followed by a facilitated audience discussion.

Join us for free, 30-minute drop-in sessions on the first and third Wednesday of each month. These sessions are facilitated by Harborview psychologist Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD, and Katie Freeman, MSW, offering a moment of calm and reflection. 

Creative Aging at the Frye provides public programs and professional development opportunities focused on art, creativity, healthy aging, and dementia. These offerings include hands-on workshops, interdisciplinary lectures, and a variety of special events. 

Explore current programs on our website or stay informed by subscribing to our quarterly Creative Aging newsletter.

The Frye offers a wide range of public programs to support lifelong learning and creative engagement, including art history lectures, guided tours, artist talks, concerts, and more.

The Frye Art Museum has partnered with the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center to create The Memory Hub: a place for dementia-friendly community, collaboration, and impact. Located at 1021 Columbia Street, adjacent to the museum, The Memory Hub offers a year-round space to explore new perspectives on living well with dementia.