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Conversations Art and Dementia with Guest artist Luke Thurgate
October 6, 2022 | 10:30 am — 12:00 pm AEDT
Join artist Luke Thurgate for this very special Maitland Archive Conversation’s session
Luke will discus the project along with his art practice and guide participants through a simple drawing activity.
Conversations Art & Dementia is a 90 minute social tour of exhibitions created specifically for people living with dementia and their carers. The tours are guided by a trained facilitator who uses art as a trigger for conversation and self-expression through art making, enabling visitors to express their thoughts and emotions in a friendly and supportive environment.
Bookings essential via phone, 02 4934 9859
or email: artgallery@nullmaitland.nsw.gov.au
About the The Maitland Archive, project
In The Maitland Archive, artist Luke Thurgate will use wall drawing to create a relational dialogue with members of Maitland’s community. He will create an evolving wall drawing in the gallery space.
Local people are invited to bring small, non-precious objects that have memories and personal narratives attached to them.
The objects contributed by community members will be displayed in the space surrounded by Luke’s drawings for the duration of the project.
Public Drop-In
Drop into the Gallery and drop off your items to Luke for his growing community artwork The Maitland Archive.
Luke will be in residence from 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday 16 September – Sunday 25 September and Tuesday 4 October – Saturday 8 October.
Art & Dementia is a 90 minute social tour of exhibitions created specifically for people living with dementia and their carers. The tours are guided by a trained facilitator who uses art as a trigger for conversation and self-expression through art making, enabling visitors to express their thoughts and emotions in a friendly and supportive environment.
