Education and Community Engagement

Dementia-Inclusive Series

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) offers an award-winning Dementia-Inclusive Series, providing free creative and social enrichment programs for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families, and friends. Launched in 2015, the series is a collaborative effort involving senior services organizations, eldercare and memory care professionals, and arts groups in the Puget Sound region.

ECA is committed to providing a space where community members experiencing memory loss feel welcome and valued; where their creative contributions are celebrated; and where joyful quality time can be spent with care partners and loved ones.

2023-2024 Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series:

A Community Journey through Art, Music & Movement

The 2023-2024 Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series: A Community Journey through Art, Music & Movement, is presented by ECA in partnership with SilverKite Community Arts LLC. This series includes seven free workshops scheduled from October 2023 to May 2024. The workshops encompass various activities, including music-making, movement, and visual arts.

Who can attend:

  • Individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss and their caregivers and/or peer support navigators.
  • Caregivers and peer support navigators caring for individuals experiencing advanced memory loss. (Please contact diana@EC4Arts.org for further information on how to register as an individual caregiver or peer support navigator.)

Workshop Dates:

  • October 4, 2023
  • November 8, 2023
  • December 6, 2023
  • February 7, 2024
  • March 6, 2024
  • April 3, 2024
  • May 1, 2024

All workshops take place on Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM, in the accessible lobby space at Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, WA.

Registration:

  • Participants are asked to register as a pair for the entire 7-month series.
  • There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
  • The workshop series can accommodate up to 20 participants.
  • Online registration is available by clicking the button below, or by calling 425.275.9595.

Register Here

Workshop Structure:

  • Each session starts with a 10-minute artistic warm-up activity to foster connection among participants.
  • The workshop is then divided into two groups: one for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss and another for caregivers and peer support navigators.
  • Both groups engage in a 45-minute arts learning activity, which could involve movement exploration, music-making, and/or art creation.
  • Two specialized SilverKite Teaching Artists lead the groups with support from ECA staff.
  • The workshop concludes with both groups coming together for a reflective session where they can share insights and strengthen bonds.

Questions?

Please reach out to Diana Ortega, Director of Education & Community Engagement with any questions about the workshop series at diana@ec4arts.org.

Dementia-Inclusive Series - Education & Community Engagement - Edmonds Center for the Arts
Dementia-Inclusive Series - Education & Community Engagement - Edmonds Center for the Arts
Dementia-Inclusive Series - Education & Community Engagement - Edmonds Center for the Arts
Dementia-Inclusive Series - Education & Community Engagement - Edmonds Center for the Arts
Dementia-Inclusive Series - Education & Community Engagement - Edmonds Center for the Arts