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Friday, October 15, 2010

Visual Art: Alzheimers Group Show

Untitled Trees by Bert
Untitled Trees by Bert

EXPRESSIONS:
Artwork of Alaskans with Memory Impairment

October 15, 2010 - November 13, 2010
Gallery Hours: Noon to 6pm, Tuesdays through Friday
Curator: Fran Kelly of Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska
The Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority have partnered to present "Expressions," a unique art show displaying artwork of Alaskans with memory impairment.
This artwork is created by participants in Art Links, a program offering individuals with dementia a means of self-expression through the process of painting and drawing. Often a person experiencing memory loss loses the ability to communicate verbally. Art Links is an opportunity to share in their memories. And as they say, a picture...

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