Arts & Minds

05/15/2026

Did you know we also have programs in Spanish?

Sabías que también ofrecemos programas en Español?

Arts & Minds en Español se reúne (EN PERSONA) en el Metropolitan Museum of Art el tercer jueves de cada mes. El próximo programa sera el jueves, 21 de mayo a las 2pm. Comparte tus sentimientos, pensamientos e ideas — ¡y luego crea tu propia obra de arte!

Participación es gratis, pero se requiere reservación previa!
Registrate hoy! Email: registration .org o envíanos un DM!

05/08/2026

Registration for Engaging Arts & Minds: A Professional Development Course Spring 2026 is now open! The course will run from May 20- July 31

Engaging Arts & Minds is an online training program for museum professionals, caregivers, and dementia care professionals that is self-paced with opportunities to engage with other professionals and live discussions on Zoom.

Visit the “Training” Page on our website (see our bio for the link) for more information and to register today.

04/04/2026

Thank you to CBS New York and Cindy Hsu TV for this thoughtful news piece about the work of Arts & Minds in museums and community spaces! We are so grateful!

Studio Museum in Harlem
West Harlem Development Corporation
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
New York State Council on the Arts

The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.

07/16/2025

Did you know we also have programs in Spanish?

Sabías que también ofrecemos programas en Español?

Arts & Minds en Español se reúne (EN PERSONA) en el Metropolitan Museum of Art el tercer jueves de cada mes. El próximo programa es mañana , jueves, 17 de julio a las 2pm. Comparte tus sentimientos, pensamientos e ideas — ¡y luego crea tu propia obra de arte!

Participación es gratis, pero se requiere reservación previa!
Registrate hoy! Email: [email protected] o envíanos un DM!

07/07/2025

Arts & Minds colabora con NYU’s Alzheimer’s Disease and
Related Dementias
Family Support Program para traerles este programa en Español.

Únase con Arts & Minds artista docente Steve Rivera mientras exploramos las célebres fotografías de Roy DeCarava. Por favor traigan acuarelas y papel de acuarela.

Jueves, 24 de Julio 11:00am-12:30pm Evento virtual a través de Zoom

Para registrarse, por favor visite: https://bit.ly/43EyKyc

Este programa gratuito está patrocinado por el Programa de Apoyo Familiar para la Enfermedad de Alzheimer y Demencias Relacionadas.

Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a: [email protected] o llame al 646-754-2290.

06/30/2025

HARLEM PRIDE - SWEET SIXTEEN
“In 2010, Harlem Pride’s founders saw an opportunity to celebrate not just our Same Gender Loving/LGBT community, but its role and contributions to Harlem’s rich history...”

Arts & Minds’ joined the Harlem Pride celebration last weekend. Special guests included New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and State Senator Cordell Cleare. The festival was an opportunity to spread the word about our FREE uptown arts workshops for people with memory loss and their care partners.

Arts & Minds community partnerships include The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University, Edie Windsor SAGE Center, PSS Manhattanville Center, Morningside Retirement & Health Services, and Riverstone Senior Life Services.
IMAGES:
— Harlem Pride attendee cheers as New York State Attorney, General Letitia James delivers an inspiring message of hope and courage.
— New York State Senator, Cordell Cleare and Arts & Minds educator, Tony González.
— celebrating.
— Arts & Minds educators Tony Gonzalez and Ana Reza providing information about Arts & Minds programs and giving away tote bags and other branded swag.

06/16/2025

Recently Arts & Minds Founder and Executive Director Carolyn Halpin-Healy attended the Columbia Community Service (CCS) Grantee Reception held at The Forum at Columbia University. She met the guest speaker, Basil Smikle Jr., Ph.D., MSNBC Political Analyst and Professor of Practice & Director of the M.S. in nonprofit management program – Columbia School of Professional Studies.

With the growing generosity of the University’s faculty and staff, CCS now raises $300,000 per year, giving every dollar to local nonprofit organizations working to build a happier, healthier, and stronger Upper Manhattan.

05/13/2025

Did you know we also have programs in Spanish?

Sabías que también ofrecemos programas en Español?

Arts & Minds en Español se reúne (EN PERSONA) en el Metropolitan Museum of Art el tercer jueves de cada mes. Comparte tus sentimientos, pensamientos e ideas — ¡y luego crea tu propia obra de arte!

Participación es gratis, pero se requiere reservación previa!
Registrate hoy! Email: [email protected] o envíanos un DM!

05/09/2025

Manhattan District Attorney, Alving Bragg made an appearance at the Third Annual Community Board 9 Senior Resource Fair held at The Forum at Columbia University. He stopped by the Arts & Minds information table to inquire about our FREE art workshops for seniors with dementia and their care partners. Arts & Minds continues to expand in-person community programs uptown and is always on the lookout for new ways of connecting with families that have been touched by dementia. Spring through fall we participate in numerous uptown public events, such as health fairs and block parties, to get the word out.

04/15/2025

Arts & Minds, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is presenting a FREE bilingual, English/Spanish, series of art workshops designed for people with memory loss and their care partners. —Thursdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM —April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26 — Explore new ways of connecting with art that activate the senses, stimulate the brain, enliven the imagination, and touch the heart. Columbia Medical Center staff will be active members of this workshop community. — Visit the “Columbia Partnership” page on our website for more information and to register - or contact Tony González (212) 923-2803 Arts & Minds, en asociación con el Centro de Investigación de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer (ADRC) del Centro Médico Irving de la Universidad de Columbia, presenta una serie GRATUITA de talleres artísticos bilingües, inglés/español, diseñados para personas con pérdida de memoria y sus cuidadores. — Jueves, de 10:30 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. — 24 de abril, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 de Mayo, 5, 12, 26 de junio — Descubra nuevas formas de conectarse con el arte que activan los sentidos, estimulan el cerebro, avivan la imaginación y conmueve el corazón​. El personal del Centro Médico Irving de la Universidad de Columbia asistirá como miembros activos de esta comunidad de talleres.
Visite la página “Asociación Comunitaria de Columbia” en nuestro sitio web para obtener más información o registrarse, o comuníquese con Tony González (212) 923-2803.