Arts for Dementia
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2022
Join the Arts 4 Dementia team as we take on the world-famous half marathon course that whisks you around iconic London landmarks and four of the spectacular London Royal Parks.
Story
At Arts 4 Dementia, we transform the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them, through the joy of the arts. Since 2011, we have delivered and championed artistic activity to profoundly enhance wellbeing, harnessing creative skills that can remain vibrant for years after dementia onset.
Our arts programmes run for 6-10 weeks at a time and vary from poetry writing, dancing, painting to sculpture. We have been lucky enough to partner with some incredible arts organisations such as The National Gallery, The Garden Museum and Central Saint Martins. These inspirational settings allow our participants to access new environments, engage with others and use a variety of art materials.
Our mission: Through participating in challenging art activities, the mission is to preserve the identity, sense of purpose, interests and joy of the families affected by dementia.
Our vision: We envision a society where people with dementia regularly engage in creative activities, challenges and adventures while enjoying life to the full without stigma.
I'm learning that art is not just about paintings, the facilitators give everyone time to take part and have their voices heard. I'm learning that I can express myself in art.
How your donations can help us:
£10 covers the cost of the art materials for a workshop participant
£25 pays for a place at an arts workshop for a person living with dementia
£50 pays for a place at an arts workshop for a person living with dementia and a companion