Arts Health

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.

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.

Community Day Dates 2023

September 

Thursday 7^th  September  10:30pm

Tuesday 12^th September  2:00pm

October

Thursday 12^th October, 10:30pm

Tuesday 24^th October, 2:00pm

November 

Thursday 9^th November,  10:30pm

Tuesday 21^st November,  2:00pm

December 

Thursday 7^th December, 10:30pm

Tuesday 12^th December, 2:00pm

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:

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 partners Flourish and Stride and feature guest artists from the exhibition program or Gallery Collection. Bookings are essential via Flourish Australia.