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.
Contact Us and we will help you plan your visit.
Social Script & Visual Schedule
Would you like to know a bit about the Gallery before you arrive for a visit? Download our Social Script, a visual and scripted guide to view so you know what to expect before your visit.
Available at the Gallery reception desk is our Visual Schedule, which includes nine picture and word cards about what you can see and do in the Gallery. This has been designed to assist visitors who may experience anxiety if visiting for the first time.
Social Script + Visual Schedule +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
| February
February Thursday 8th 10:30am February Tuesday 27th 2:00pm
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August
Thursday 8th August 10:30am Tuesday 27th August 2:00pm
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| March
Thursday 14th March 10:30am Tuesday 26th March 2:00pm
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September
Thursday 12th September 10:30am Tuesday 24th September 2:00pm
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| April
Thursday 11th April 10:30am Tuesday 30th April 2:00pm
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October
Thursday 17th October 10:30am Tuesday 29th October 2:00pm |
| May
Thursday 9th May 10:30am Tuesday 28th May 2:00pm
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November
Thursday 14th November 10:30am Tuesday 26st November 2:00pm
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| June
Thursday 13th June 10:30am Tuesday 25th June 2:00pm
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December
Thursday 5th December 10:30am Tuesday 10th December 2:00pm
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| July
Thursday 4th July 10:30am Tuesday 30th July 2:00pm
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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 and download our Activity Sheets below, or find the complete set of videos and sheets to download and play at home or at your facility at our Drop Box:
Download from DropBox +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
Culture Dose For Kids
Engagement with the arts can help young people connect to their feelings, thoughts and imagination. It can build self-confidence and resilience, foster social connections and improve mental health and wellbeing.
This free program will provide a safe, structured space for young people and their parents/carers to engage with and respond creatively to curated artworks in a small group setting.
Led by Artist/Educators Liss and Vanessa, the program will be held from 2pm to 4pm over eight weeks starting 10 February to the 6th of April*. A program for the children’s parents and caregivers will also run at the same time . All art materials, resources and morning tea will be provided.
Culture Dose for Kids is part of a research study program in collaboration between the Art Gallery of NSW and the Black Dog Institute and is funded by the Jibb Foundation.
Applications have closed and places in the Culture Dose For Kids program have been filled
*March 30 is Easter weekend and we will not be holding a workshop on this date
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
