The Art Experience
Our two-part class is first a discussion of a famous artist's life and work followed by an art project. This method allows a person with memory loss the opportunity to:
“Art is a wonderful activity that taps into imagination. Even as memory fades the imagination has the capacity to be robust.'' Dr. Gene Cohen, Director, Center on Aging, George Washington University.
Our two-part class is first a discussion of a famous artist's life and work followed by an art project. This method allows a person with memory loss the opportunity to:
- - Recover personal experiences and long-term memories
- - Engage in intellectual stimulation
- - Experience activities that stimulate learning and social interaction
“Art is a wonderful activity that taps into imagination. Even as memory fades the imagination has the capacity to be robust.'' Dr. Gene Cohen, Director, Center on Aging, George Washington University.
Kathy Schuler
The Art Experience is founded by Kathy Schuler who is certified by the National Center for Creative Aging on how to plan, implement, and evaluate arts programming for older populations.
She is a member of the Practice and Progress Partner Group of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) MoMA Alzheimer's Project, designed to make art accessible to people with dementia.
Download a PDF brochure
Reference Teaching Sites:
* Bella Villaggio, Palm Desert CA
* Alzheimers Coachella Valley, Palm Desert CA
* Reliance Hospice, Rancho Mirage CA
* Overlake Hospital, Bellevue WA
* Riverside East - Village Concepts, Bothell WA
* Spiritwood on Pine Lake - Village Concepts Snoquamie WA
* Sunrise at Bothell, Bothell WA
* Sunrise at Northgate, Seattle WA
* Life Care Kirkland, WA
* Sunshine Adult Family Homes Kirkland, WA
* Private Lessons
The joy of accomplishment is never ending.
She is a member of the Practice and Progress Partner Group of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) MoMA Alzheimer's Project, designed to make art accessible to people with dementia.
Download a PDF brochure
Reference Teaching Sites:
* Bella Villaggio, Palm Desert CA
* Alzheimers Coachella Valley, Palm Desert CA
* Reliance Hospice, Rancho Mirage CA
* Overlake Hospital, Bellevue WA
* Riverside East - Village Concepts, Bothell WA
* Spiritwood on Pine Lake - Village Concepts Snoquamie WA
* Sunrise at Bothell, Bothell WA
* Sunrise at Northgate, Seattle WA
* Life Care Kirkland, WA
* Sunshine Adult Family Homes Kirkland, WA
* Private Lessons
The joy of accomplishment is never ending.