Art with Friends

On the first and third Friday of the month, small groups of people living with dementia and their care partners enjoy facilitated discussions of three to four works of art along with artmaking activities. Trained educators support all participants to engage. Art with Friends utilises chairs with arms to provide comfort and safety. Visitors receive photocopied reproductions of the works of art discussed. Mobility aids, such as motorised scooters, wheelchairs, and wheelie walkers are available on request from the information desk. Please call to book a motorised scooter in advance. Art and Dementia is made possible by the National Gallery's Access Partner the Lansdowne Foundation. Image: Art with Friends, 2024. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra.