Artisan Mind

Artisan Mind Honoring and uplifting individuals with memory loss through the arts and creative experiences.

Our Mission: We are committed to honoring the dignity of individuals living with physical and cognitive challenges by nurturing their strengths, hope, and joy through creative and spiritually engaging experiences. Our Vision: A world where faith, hope, and love flourish abundantly for people of all abilities. We seek to: -Provide creative experiences that unlock imagination in a way that helps car

egivers and people living with dementia stay connected or find connection to their faith in God.
-Enrich lives by reminding people living with memory loss of their inherent value and identity gifted by God.
-Strengthen relationships, renew hope, and restore peace in a faith that is bigger than physical or cognitive challenges, or a dementia diagnosis.

🪷We are enamoured with these gorgeous Monet-inspired waterlilies done by the homeowners at Eskaton Roseville. Our sessio...
06/04/2026

🪷We are enamoured with these gorgeous Monet-inspired waterlilies done by the homeowners at Eskaton Roseville.

Our session was full of conversation and color as we focused on different techniques to create texture and add impressionist qualities to the paintings.

David shared that he is “too smooth” in his painting style and wanted to be more textured and abstract. Once he accomplished this in his final painting, he shared how he had slowed down and was intentional with his paintbrush.

đź’—Moments like these remind us of the impact of creative experiences and how they stimulate the brain to build new neural connections and protect existing neurons, slowing the progression and onset of memory loss.

đź“Ł Save the date!We have an exciting event coming soon that is close to our hearts.Keep an eye on your inbox for more det...
06/03/2026

đź“Ł Save the date!

We have an exciting event coming soon that is close to our hearts.

Keep an eye on your inbox for more details as we get closer to the date. We would love to see you there to help us in supporting our mission.

đź—“ September 25th, 2026
đź“Ť Folsom Community Center
⏰ 6:00 pm

🏔️Brett shared how the mountains give him a “feeling of freedom,” while Gil described the scene as depicting “God’s crea...
05/28/2026

🏔️Brett shared how the mountains give him a “feeling of freedom,” while Gil described the scene as depicting “God’s creation.”

During a recent Art Reveals on the Screen: Mother’s Day and Beautiful Mother Earth, residents at Country Club Manor were immersed in joyful memories and emotions brought on by Albert Beirstadt’s Rocky Mountains.

🎣 Armand decided that he would be the figure sitting by the lake fishing, which prompted Linda to joke, “And I’d be jumping into the water scaring all the fish away!”

đź’—These touching moments are a beautiful reminder that art and nature continue to inspire wonder, connection, and joy- experiences that are vital to the well-being and quality of life of those living with memory loss.

In a recent Expressive Painting session at River’s Edge, we were reminded of how a seemingly simple painting session can...
05/27/2026

In a recent Expressive Painting session at River’s Edge, we were reminded of how a seemingly simple painting session can be life-changing.

Two friends, Charlyn and Claudia, have been attending these sessions for the past year and a half. While they often express their appreciation for the sessions, this time was different.

After joking about how they had been eagerly waiting for this month’s session, Charlyn exclaimed, “You saved us!”

Claudia added, “It’s true. We were really down before these classes started.” We connected over how meaningful this time is for the group, with Charlyn adding that she loves having participants from memory care join.

Moments like these remind us how creative activities can reduce isolation, stimulate the mind, and reconnect us to joy.


✨We are overjoyed to officially welcome Katie Murphy into her new role as a Creative Enrichment Specialist! While Katie ...
05/20/2026

✨We are overjoyed to officially welcome Katie Murphy into her new role as a Creative Enrichment Specialist!

While Katie has been a vital part of the Artisan Mind family for years, serving as a volunteer, board member, and advocate, she is now bringing her expertise directly to our sessions.

đź’—With a background in Psychology from Pepperdine and experience in inclusive program design, Katie creates spaces where dignity, faith, and joy take center stage.

Her person-centered approach ensures that every individual we serve feels seen, heard, and celebrated through art and music. 🎨🎶

đź’™Our recent artful Bible study invited the participants to celebrate the spring season. The artworks connected spiritual...
05/14/2026

đź’™Our recent artful Bible study invited the participants to celebrate the spring season. The artworks connected spiritual themes of redemption, forgiveness and joy to the beauty of the world around us.

When exploring “Purity,” by Josef Kore, the group at Foothills Church was encouraged to imagine a world that is completely renewed and purified by Christ’s sacrifice and love.

Ricardo shared that he used to climb trees in his hometown of Ensenada when he was young. He recalled the view from the top, smiling, “The ocean. It was beautiful.”

The group was asked if they see God’s love in the beauty of nature around them, Debbie said, “Yes, because he’s God and he has control of everything, it’s God’s nature.”

🎉 We are so excited to introduce Jenny Murphy, our new Program and Donor Support Coordinator.Jenny brings a beautiful bl...
05/13/2026

🎉 We are so excited to introduce Jenny Murphy, our new Program and Donor Support Coordinator.

Jenny brings a beautiful blend of creativity and heart to our team. With a background in Creative Writing from Sonoma State and years of experience managing complex projects and creative teams in San Francisco, she’s an expert at bringing vision to life.

Whether she’s supporting our donors or helping our programs thrive, Jenny’s passion for storytelling and collaboration makes her the perfect fit for our mission of fostering identity and connection through art.

Our hearts are so full! ❤️Thank you to everyone who showed up for our first Big Day of Giving. Thanks to your incredibl...
05/08/2026

Our hearts are so full! ❤️Thank you to everyone who showed up for our first Big Day of Giving.

Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $16,120 to support our mission of creative engagement and life enrichment.
These funds mean more life enrichment, and more lives changed for those living with memory loss and isolation.

Thank you for being a vital part of the Artisan Mind family and making Big Day of Giving a massive success.

This community never ceases to amaze us. We could not have done this without you!
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It’s not too late! The giving window for is through 11:59pm this evening!Whether it’s providing sensory art materials, ...
05/08/2026

It’s not too late! The giving window for is through 11:59pm this evening!
Whether it’s providing sensory art materials, or helping someone preserve their story in a memoir, your gift directly fuels these kinds of moments of joy and dignity.
Every dollar counts, and every donor makes a difference. Let’s see what we can do in the next hour!
You can donate here; https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/give/Artisan-Mind

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Turner Street
Placerville, CA
95667

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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