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
2024 Community Day Dates
November
Thursday 14th November 10:30am
Tuesday 26st November 2:00pm
December
Thursday 5th December 10:30am
Tuesday 10th December 2:00pm
2025 Community Day Dates
2025
January
Thursday 30th Community information session 10:30am
February
Thursday 13 February, 10:30am
Tuesday 25 February 2:00pm
March
Thursday 13 March, 10:30am
Tuesday 25 March 2:00pm
April
Thursday 10 April 10:30pm
Tuesday 29 April 2:00pm
May
Thursday 8 May 10:30pm
Tuesday 27 May 2:00pm
June
Thursday 12 June 10:30pm
Tuesday 24 June 2:00pm
July
Thursday 3 July 10:30pm
Tuesday 29 July 2:00pm
August
Thursday 14 August 10:30pm
Tuesday 26 August 2:00pm
September
Thursday 11 September 10:30pm
Tuesday 23 September 2:00pm
October
Thursday 16 October 10:30pm
Tuesday 28 October 2:00pm
November
Thursday November 13 10:30pm
Tuesday 25 November 2:00pm
December
Thursday 4 December 10:30pm
Tuesday 16 December 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.
Arts Health Activities
Create a folding book inspired by Wendy Sharpe’s Circus OZ, 2016
Create a Colourful Abstract Paper Painting
Create a colourful print using fresh flowers
Create a miniature mountain or landscape
Make a geometric work on paper
Create a textured collage inspired
Create a three-dimensional cardboard sculpture
Create An Abstract Still Life Artwork
Make A Dreamscape Collage
Be inspired by Ildiko Kovacs’ Wheels in Motion
Explore pattern and line using natural elements
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 and feature guest artists from the exhibition program or Gallery Collection. Bookings are essential via Flourish Australia.
2024 Workshop Dates
16 February, 15 March, 19 April, 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August, 20 Sept, 18 October, 15 November
