Heart for Art
Promoting creativity, self worth and achievement for people with dementia.
CrossReach runs creative arts groups for people with dementia all across Scotland called Heart for Art. We know from research and our own experience that creativity stimulates conversation, aids concentration and even improves memory retention. With pencil or paintbrush in hand, we see people with dementia expressing themselves freely and finding new ways to communicate. In the company of art tutors and others with dementia, our artists find friendship, purpose and acceptance. As their confidence grows, so do their smiles.
“I have two sons who are both art teachers. I am looking forward to showing them my artwork as proof they got their talent from me”
Support for families and carers
Heart for Art provides an activity you can do alongside someone with dementia. At the same time it gives you a chance to take a break or speak to others in a similar situation. You can also get advice from a CrossReach Dementia Ambassador – there’s one on hand at every Heart for Art session. We try to exhibit our artwork as much as we can, proving the value and beauty of what people with dementia can do. This helps to break down barriers of stigma and discrimination. Anybody with dementia is welcome along to our Heart for Art sessions. It doesn’t matter if you’ve painted all your life or you’re completely new to it. Come along and experience the creativity, companionship and self-confidence that Heart for Art provides.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Service Locations
Broomhill Heart for Art
Glasgow
Meets on a fortnightly basis on Thursdays at 2.00pm in the halls at the Naseby Park Sanctuary.
More information 01413342540 info@broomhillhyndlandchurch.org
Broughty Ferry Heart for Art
Broughty Ferry
Heart for Art meets fortnightly in the large hall at Queen Street East from 2.00pm – 4.00pm on Tuesdays.
Carluke Heart for Art
Carluke
Thursday 11am – 1pm – Heart for Art
Currently have a waiting list to join this group.
More information 07345 199 357 hub@standrewsdementiahub.org.uk
Heart for Art Regional Office
Falkirk
With pencil or paintbrush in hand, we see people with dementia expressing themselves freely and finding new ways to communicate.
South Beach House
Ardrossan
A large residential care home for 42 older people in Ardrossan.
More information 01294 468234 southbeachhouse@crossreach.org.uk
The Oasis Garelochhead
Garelochhead
A safe, happy place for older people to spend their day with friends.
Williamwood House
Glasgow
A 34 bedroom specialist care home for older people with dementia.
More information 0141 637 1168 williamwood@crossreach.org.uk
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