Join us at the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Museum of Art for Meaningful Moments art workshops. This program provides a nurturing environment for adults ages 45+ who experience chronic, life-threatening, or degenerative illness, or early to mid-stages of dementia, along with their care partners. Come and experience a harmonious fusion of social interaction, artistic engagement, and mindful activities, guided by our dedicated and trained museum staff.
Dates and times vary by location. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information or to register. Note that spaces are limited and if we are not able to accommodate your request, you will be added to a waiting list.
Criteria for Participation
- Diagnosis of early- to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or serious medical condition such as Parkinson's disease, chronic pain, immunodeficiency, or cancer.
- Independently mobile
- Able to handle all self-care needs (continent / able to use the bathroom by themselves)
- Able to verbalize needs
- Able to participate in group activities
- Able to follow simple directions
- Not exhibiting aggressive behaviors
- Not exhibiting wandering behaviors
Each individual will visit the group on a trial basis for the first time to determine if they will benefit from the program.
Meaningful Moments is made possible by leading support from the AWARE Fund of the Dallas Foundation.
The Nasher Sculpture Center's education and accessibility programs are made possible by leading support from the Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A, Trustee; and proceeds from The Great Create. Generous support is provided by The Rosewood Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Ben E. Keith Foundation, and Mary Woodworth.
This program is crafted with guidance from the Alzheimer’s Association Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter.