here:now – Arts Engagement for Adults Living with Dementia
Due to the developing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) within King County, and with the health and wellbeing of our audiences in mind, we have decided to postpone Creative Aging programs indefinitely. Please check back for updates and email education@fryemuseum.org or call 206 432 8265 with any questions.
here:now is an arts engagement program for adults living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy a creative and relaxing time together in a supportive setting. The free program offers opportunities to enjoy conversation, works of art, and new experiences in the Frye galleries and art studio.
Gallery Tours
Twice a month, specially trained museum educators and gallery guides lead a discussion-based tour highlighting works of art in the Frye galleries. Conversation creates an exchange of ideas without relying on short-term memory or recall of art historical information. Tours also include in-gallery activities.
Art-Making Class and Gallery Tour
This six-week class offers conversation-based gallery tours and studio art-making experiences for adults with dementia and their care partners. Art-making in the Frye Studio encourages experimentation with various media; a short social time concludes each class.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 2 2:00
– 3:30 pm
here:now Gallery Tour
Wednesday, June 24 2:00
– 3:30 pm
here:now Gallery Tour
Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit
Video Introduction
Registration
here:now programs are free. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Priority is given to new participants for art-making classes; past participants are welcome on a space-available basis.
For more information or to register, call 206 432 8265 or email herenow@fryemuseum.org
The Creative Aging Programs are made possible with support from the estate of M. Jean Fisher, Richard & Maude Ferry Charitable Foundation, Aging Wisdom, Kawabe Memorial Fund. Additional support is provided by the Frye Foundation and Frye Art Museum members.