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We use the power of the arts to inspire people with dementia to get creative and learn new skills

At Arts for Dementia, we use the power of the arts to inspire people living with dementia to get creative, connect, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun. Since 2011 we have delivered and championed meaningful artistic activities that profoundly enhance wellbeing and harness creative skills that we know remain vibrant for years after diagnosis. Our free workshops aim to challenge and boo

st confidence and well-being through a variety of art forms from visual arts, drama, sculpture, dance and more. We aim to build a community that helps people live life to the full. If you would like to find out what's on, please visit our website:
www.artsfordementia.org

12/06/2026

We were thrilled to see our founder and president, Veronica Franklin Gould MBE (Veronica Franklin Gould), featured by London TV last week.

In the interview, Veronica shares the personal story that inspired her to establish Arts for Dementia, reflects on receiving an MBE earlier this year in recognition of her contribution to arts, health and dementia, and discusses how creativity can help people living with dementia stay connected, engaged and inspired.

We're incredibly proud of all that Veronica has achieved and grateful for the vision that continues to guide our work.💙

🎥 You can watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Hkz12a3C8

11/06/2026

Did you know your online shopping could help people with dementia — at no extra cost to you? 💜

Every time you shop through easyfundraising, you’re helping Arts for Dementia provide creative workshops that bring joy, connection and fulfilment.

So far, our wonderful supporters have funded 32 workshop places, just by shopping online. 🎨🎶

✨ Free to use
✨ Easy to sign up
✨ Track your impact

Why not give it a try and make a difference every time you shop?

👉https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/a4d

09/06/2026

We're delighted that artworks created by three Arts for Dementia participants are being included in 'Images of Research' at King's College London (King's College London).

PhD student Janice Kamajaya (Louisa Janice Kamajaya) , who volunteers with Arts for Dementia, selected the prints produced by our participants Gill, Richard and Wendy, and added mixed-media elements inspired by her experiences with our participants and her dementia research.

Her work has been selected for Images of Research, a new competition launched by King's Doctoral College that celebrates visual storytelling in research communication.

The additions to the artworks use symbols including forget-me-not flowers, books and red thread to explore themes of memory, dementia and the ongoing search for understanding and treatment.

The exhibition launches on 10 June and is open to the public. We are proud to see our participants' creativity helping to spark conversations about dementia and research.

You can register for free tickets here👇

🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kings-doctoral-college-research-showcase-tickets-1987671217117?aff=oddtdtcreator%20.

Can't make the launch? The artworks will also be on display at The Exchange throughout August:

📍https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/the-exchange

08/06/2026

👟Have fun, get fit and fundraise to help people living with early-stage dementia.

The Royal Parks Half is one of London's most popular runs, with a flat route that whisks you past iconic London landmarks and through London’s beautiful Royal Parks. Join the spectacular day, support Arts for Dementia, and soak up the electric atmosphere as you are cheered on by spectators lining the famous route.

You can find out more about running for us and register here: https://artsfordementia.org/case-studies/run-the-royal-parks-half-marathon/

03/06/2026

💙 It's volunteers' week and we want to thank our amazing volunteers.

“Our volunteers are wonderful, they bring empathy, positivity and a sense of community to every session. Their kindness and encouragement can transform the experience of living with dementia and remind us how powerful community can be.”

Jasmine-Karis Fontiverio-Hylton, Programmes and community outreach officer.

Are you thinking about giving something back? If you’re considering volunteering, why not consider Arts for Dementia?

One of our wonderful volunteers, Mathilda, recently shared her experience of volunteering with us, "It's not just rewarding, it changes how you see everything" you can read Mathilda’s story here👇

https://artsfordementia.org/case-studies/its-not-just-rewarding-it-changes-how-you-see-everything-mathildas-volunteering-journey/

💛 Interested in applying or finding out more about volunteering? You can apply below or get in touch for more information.

🔗 https://artsfordementia.org/volunteer/
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 3633 9954

Photo credit: Harry Plowden

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01/06/2026

Step inside history and make a difference. Enjoy a special day at Lambeth Palace (Visit Lambeth Palace) while supporting Arts for Dementia.

On this exclusive HOPE Day, you’ll have the chance to explore the historic home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, a place rarely open to the public.

Every ticket sold will help more people living with early-stage dementia access inspiring arts workshops.

🗓 Friday June 26, 2026
🎟️ Book your place today 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visit-lambeth-palace-hope-day-tickets-1987608838541?aff=Facebook

31/05/2026

Our lovely print-making programme with the fabulous artist Jenni Allen () came to an end last week.

Our fantastic local group at The Tree House, Elephant & Castle explored bold colours, texture and layering through a range of print-making techniques over the past few weeks. From Gelli plate printing and gradient backgrounds to creating original stencils and repurposing “gone wrong” prints into something new, participants embraced experimentation and creativity throughout the programme.

As the sessions progressed, prints were layered and developed further, before being transformed into vibrant collaged artworks during the final two weeks. It has been wonderful to see everyone’s confidence and creativity grow along the way.

💙A huge thank you to Jenni for leading such an inspiring programme, and to everyone who took part.

If you would like to find out about joining one of our programmes just get in touch. No previous experience is needed, it's all about having fun and giving it a go. 😊

For more information, contact:

📧[email protected]
☎020 3633 9954

Photos credit: Harry Plowden

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26/05/2026

Learn how to confidently deliver inspiring art workshops for people affected by dementia at our next training session on Friday, 10 July2026.

Find out more and book online (concessions are available) by visiting our website and heading to our training page.👇

⭐️ www.artsfordementia.org/training/

✔️️Understand the various types of dementia
✔️Learn how dementia impacts people’s abilities and feelings in the early-stages
✔️Learn key communication approaches
✔️Understand the value and impact of arts-based approaches
✔️ Gain confidence in engaging and encouraging participants
✔️Talk with like-minded art facilitators, artists, cultural and heritage organisations, healthcare professionals, volunteers and postgraduate arts students

21/05/2026

A group of lucky participants have spent the last 4 weeks in the brilliantly inspiring Central Saint Martins University (), where they were encouraged to unleash their inner artist with the help from second year Fine Art students and their brilliant tutor Shepherd Manyika ().

The programme was called 'Communing' which encouraged participants and students to create collaboratively, sharing stories and finding the freedom to express themselves creatively by letting their own unique identities shine through. We did this through incorporating our own memorable objects into still-life setups for the group to draw and mark-make. We collaged using pictures to act as words, depicting an event or memory. Colourful 3D characters were sculpted by each participant, which were then photographed and used to create stories in poster form.

A beautiful tapestry was created by sewing square textile tiles together, which each participant made uniquely before forming a larger 'communing' piece which hung proudly in 'the street' (the main walkway in CSM) along with other creations from the programme. Watching our participants walk around their own mini exhibition at the end of the programme was a really special and commemorative feeling.

We want to say a HUGE thank you to the whole team at Central Saint Martins for welcoming us to your space and engaging us in such a special and artistic programme.💙 We are already excited to see what next year has in store for our group!

Photos credit: Harry Plowden

18/05/2026

It’s Dementia Action Week and we have lots of exciting activities planned 😊

We are celebrating the power of the arts to inspire people living with dementia to get creative, connect, learn new skills and importantly, have fun.

🎨 Check out our free creative programmes this week:

⭐Weaving – SET Social, Peckham | Monday, 11am–12.30pm

⭐Printmaking – The Tree House, Elephant & Castle | Tuesday, 11am–12.30pm

⭐Art Wednesday (online creative sessions) | Wednesday, 2–3pm

⭐Ceramics – Cockpit Art Studios, Deptford | Thursdays, 11am–12.30pm

⭐Animation – Swiss Cottage Library | Friday, 11am–12.30pm

Interested in joining us this week or on a future programme? You can find out more by visiting our events page or get in touch, we'd love to hear from you 😊

🔗https://artsfordementia.org/events/
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 3633 9954

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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http://www.artsfordementia.org/

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