Arts Health

Innovative and inclusive programs to keep audiences connected with art and each other

We present a variety of Arts Health programs to foster creativity, enable inclusion, and promote knowledge among the Maitland community. Our social and cultural approach provides a meaningful way for participants to connect with others, particularly during periods of isolation. Innovative approaches that maintain communication and relationships are vital to ensure ongoing connection with communities.

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Conversations Art & Dementia

Community Day & Group Visits

Art & Dementia sessions are creative and social visits of exhibitions specifically designed for people living with dementia and their carers. Our friendly Facilitator uses works of art as a trigger for conversation and self-expression, guiding people through artmaking activities in a friendly and supportive environment. The dates below relate to the Community Day program for group visits contact the Gallery on 49349859 or email artgallery@nullmaitland.nsw.gov.au

Conversations Art & Dementia Community Days 2025

January

Thursday 30th January 10:30am

Conversations Art and Dementia Community information session

February  

Thursday 13 February, 10:30am

Tuesday 25 February 2:00pm

 

August

Thursday 14 August  10:30pm

Tuesday 26 August 2:00pm

 

March

Thursday 13 March, 10:30am

Tuesday 25 March 2:00pm

 

September 

Thursday 11 September 10:30pm

Tuesday 23 September 2:00pm

 

April

Thursday 10 April 10:30pm

Tuesday 29 April 2:00pm

 

October

Thursday 16 October 10:30pm

Tuesday 28 October 2:00pm

May 

Thursday 8 May  10:30pm

Tuesday 27 May  2:00pm

 

November 

Thursday November 13 10:30pm

Tuesday 25 November   2:00pm

 

June 

Thursday 12 June  10:30pm

Tuesday 24 June 2:00pm

 

December

Thursday 4 December 10:30pm

Tuesday 16 December  2:00pm

 

July

Thursday 3 July 10:30pm

Tuesday 29 July  2:00pm

 

 

Conversations: Art and Dementia is supported by funding from Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

 

Arts Health at Home

Enjoy our Arts Health Activities, easy to follow and inspiring downloadable activity sheets and videos which connect you with your creative side. You can watch the videos online on our YouTube Playlist  and download our Activity Sheets below.

Journeys

Creative Connections

Journeys Creative Connections is a monthly workshop that welcomes people with a lived mental health experience to connect with art and community. The workshops are supported by our community partner Flourish Bookings are essential via Flourish Australia.

2025 Workshop Dates

21 February, 21 March, No Session in April due to Easter Holiday 16 May, 20 June,

Arts Health Activities