Arts in Mind
Creativity. Community. Connection.
Helping people use creativity to improve life for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, other brain change, and the people who care for them.
Whether you’re an artist, art therapist, caregiver, community organizer, senior living professional, or simply someone who believes creativity belongs in dementia care—you belong here.
Why Arts in Mind?
Every day, incredible creative work is developed to improve the lives of those living with dementia and their caregivers.
Art therapists providing 1:1 care in their own neighborhoods
- Community organizers hosting events to distribute resources and no small amounts of joy
- Museums hosting programs welcoming those living with brain change and their families to experience new things in safe spaces
- Care communities onboarding innovative therapies to ease the symptoms that accompany dementia
- Artists creating novel work to share their experiences living with dementia, supporting loved ones with dementia
Through more than 10 years of advocacy, I have found amazing people doing great work and progressing toward a collective, complementary goal. Arts in Mind seeks to be the connective tissue among these groups, and we hope to be a catalyst toward a more inclusive world for those living with dementia.
Arts in Mind exists to connect the people doing this work, share what is working, and make it easier for more communities to bring meaningful creative experiences to people living with dementia and those who care for them.
We’re building a growing community where ideas, opportunities, and inspiration are meant to be shared.
Arts in Mind is for you if…
…you believe creativity has a place in dementia care, Arts in Mind is for you.
We welcome:
- Artists
- Creative entrepreneurs
- Art therapists
- Music therapists
- Teaching artists
- Community organizers
- Activity and life enrichment professionals
- Memory care directors
- Senior living professionals
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Museums
- Libraries
- Public health organizations
- Universities
- Family caregivers
- People living with dementia
- Anyone building more dementia-friendly communities
What You’ll Receive
Every issue is designed to help you discover practical ideas, meaningful connections, and opportunities. Check out Issue 1 here.
Topical Editorials
Alzheimer’s Book Club, Pop Culture Conversations, profiles on artists and artwork depicting dementia, and conversations around advocacy keep us in conversation about how creativity, community, and connection make for healthy, happy brains.
Research in Practice
Evidence from dementia, aging, neuroscience, and creative aging translated into practical ideas you can use.
Add to Calendar
Community events from across the country—including virtual programs—that encourage creativity, learning, movement, music, and connection.
Community Corner
Innovative programs, organizations, artists, and practitioners making a difference in communities around the world.
Creative Self-Care
A simple activity, conversation starter, or creative exercise you can use for a few minutes of self-care that doesn’t feel like self-care.
Arts in Mind Mission
The mission of Arts in Mind is to strengthen the role of the arts and creativity in the lives of people living with dementia. We believe that creativity, connection, and community lead to healthy, happy brains and seek to be the place where meaningful engagement and conversations happen intentionally.
We welcome artists, caregivers, researchers, healthcare professionals, educators, art therapists, community organizers, and leaders to share what you’re doing, what you know, and come to learn from one another.
Join the Community
If you’re among the mighty group of individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of those living with dementia and their families through creativity, welcome! We’re joined by those living with dementia and their families and care partners.
Arts in Mind is building a place where we can all learn from one another and effect real change in the lives of those living with dementia today.
Join us to discover new ideas, community events, research, and opportunities, and help build more connected, creative, and compassionate communities.