Greensboro, NC 27404
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ARTmail ARTmail is an art exchange project designed to bridge isolation, validate self-expression, promote creativity and connect older people of all socio-economic and ability levels across the state. The goals of ARTmail are to encourage free expression and creative growth among diverse older adults, to promote their sense of control and mastery, and increase social engagement. These in turn promote physical and psychological well-being. We are currently seeking collaborators who serve people with Alzheimer's and related dementia to participate in ARTmail this fall as part of a research study. We aim to identify 360 people with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia to participate in Phase III of this 8-week project. Half will actively engage in ARTmail. The other half will serve as the comparison group, not participating in the art exchange portion of the project, but continuing their normal activities. All older adults in both groups will take part in a pre- and post-assessment conducted by the Human Development and Family Studies Department at the UNCG School of Human Environmental Sciences. It is expected that those involved in this weekly participatory art exchange project will express more positive responses on mental health measures and more involvement in overall activities. The assessment study aims to document these positive responses. gned to bridge isolation, validate self-expression, promote creativity and connect older people of all socio-economic and ability levels across the state. The goals of ARTmail are to encourage free expression and creative growth among diverse older adults, to promote their sense of control and mastery, and increase social engagement. These in turn promote physical and psychological well-being. If interested, please contact Lia Miller at lia@cca-nc.org. More about the programs: ARTmail uses the inside surface of a cardboard box as the canvas. Staff members at partnering sites facilitate the process using the ARTmail Training Manual and appropriate Module as guides. Participants at the two partnering sites are matched using a questionnaire. After two weeks of working on the box canvas, participants mail their “in-progress” artwork to their partner who builds on what was started. This back-and-forth exchange continues for 8 to 10 weeks. Mailing the boxes to one another generates excitement and anticipation. Participants from the pilot project reported feeling as if they were not only receiving gifts by mail, but also giving them. Often older people living in group settings, especially those with impairments don’t have this opportunity. Through participation in ARTmail, older adults are able to experience the valuable rewards of giving to others. A written component called the Box Story is also included in the exchange to aid in building connection between the partners. During the process, partnering artists learn about Abstract Expressionism as they build upon one another’s artwork and enhance the images through layering, color and texture. The abstract creative process allows participants to experiment with the materials and learn about the unique qualities of the artistic tools. It encourages self-exploration, inner reflection and emotional connection. Working in an abstract style enables the older adults to connect both with themselves and their partnering artists in a way that words alone cannot. Read ARTmail at ACE article here. Special thanks to our partners: Adult Center for Enrichment, Friends Homes West, Westchester Manor and the Greensboro Public Library as well as University of NC at Greensboro Specific goals of the project for older adults:
Questions: Lia Miller 336-253-0856 or lia@cca-nc.org
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TimeSlips - a group storytelling process led by one or more trained facilitators. The program marks a fundamental shift away from focusing on memory and reminiscence, toward encouraging people with memory loss to exercise their imaginations and creativity. Developed by Anne Basting (PhD) in 1998, the TimeSlips Project has generated hundreds of stories that are used to produce plays and art exhibits, and to rekindle the hope for human connection among people living with Alzheimer's and related dementia.
PaintAbilities - watermixable oil painting classes for individuals in private as well as group settings.
Memories in the Making - creative storytelling through watercolor painting for people with dementia.
Culture Keepers - cultural histories and traditions passed on by foreign-born elders primarily with internationally adopted children. For scheduling and pricing please contact Executive Director Lia Miller at lia@cca-nc.org or call 336-253-0856.
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