“Art reveals to us the essence of things,

the essence of our existence.”

– Rudolf Arnheim

 

 

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ARTZ NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

 

 

 

 

ARTZ is an initiative of the 501(c)(3)

I'm Still Here Foundation.


Your tax-deductible contribution

will help us continue to provide

free arts and culture programming

for people living with dementia

and their care partners. Thank you!

 

 

 

ARTZ is an organization that links artists and cultural institutions to people living with dementia and their care partners. Influenced by science and sociology, ARTZ uses artistic and cultural experiences as keys to unlock creativity, create new memories, strengthen and develop relationships, and enrich lives in new, yet fundamental ways.


ARTZ recognizes the wholeness that is inherent in each person, regardless of a diagnosis. We celebrate each person's capacity to fully participate in the journey of life. We believe that access to creative expression is essential to our human experience.

 

ARTZ Spring Newsletter CLICK HERE

 

         Seeing Alzheimer's Differently:

NYC Conference, April 25th CLICK HERE

 

ARTZ Kicks off Brookline-Wide

Dementia Support Program

Brookline to become the first community in America

to implement the "It Takes a Village" program

Village web page and Upcoming Events: CLICK HERE

To read press release CLICK HERE  

 

 

  

ARTZ Donors

ARTZ recognizes the people and    
organizations whose generosity made
possible our accomplishments in 2011.

"In Memory Of" is dedicated to those

who touched our lives.

Sign up for the free

ARTZ Newsletter   

CLICK HERE

 

Museum Program

  Free weekly museum tours for people

living with dementia and their care partners.

Tours take place at six museums throughout Massachusetts. Program made possible

through the generous support of the

McCance Family Foundation. CLICK HERE

 

Does Dementia Exist in the

Present Moment?

Read the latest blog from ARTZ co-founder

Sean Caufield on www.WisDem.org

 

'Meet Me at the Coolidge...and Make Memories'

Interviews from the ARTZ 'Meet Me at the Coolidge and Make Memories' program.   This free event is done in collaboration with the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Massachusetts. Classic film clips, interspersed with audience discussion and reminiscence, help bring about increased feelings of self-esteem, social involvement, and well-being. Filming was done by renowned photographer Paul Foley (www.PaulFoley.com). Visit the ARTZ/Coolidge page by CLICKING HERE

SAVE THE DATE: June 14th!

 

 
 

Recent News

ARTZ Sacramento Kicks-Off

CLICK HERE to meet

Director Tiffany Paige

ARTZ Film Program featured in AARP

Bulletin. CLICK HERE to read article

 

 ARTZ is honored to be chosen as the

recipient of the 2011 Corporate Award from

the Metropolitan New York Recreation

and Park Society

 

 

ARTZ United Kingdom CLICK HERE

 

ARTZ on NPR

Listen to ARTZ co-founder's

John Zeisel and Sean Caulfield

discuss the healing power of art

on the nationally syndicated

radio program,'Here and Now' 

with host Robin Young (above).

.Use these links to listen:

Real Player |  Windows Media

 

ARTZ Exhibit Featured

at Cure Alzheimer's Fund

Annual Symposium CLICK HERE

Exhibit made possible through the

generosity of the I'm Still Here Foundation

 

ARTZ Volunteer Spotlight

ACM Ballet Theatre in Paris. The ACM has donated its time on behalf of ARTZ and other non-profit organizations. Since 2006, ACM has been developing 'Dance in the Hospital,' specifically for long-term residents of geriatric hospitals, many of whom have a dementia diagnosis. Thank you to the following ACM dancers/artists: Ludivine Borges, Nicolas Godefroy, Guillaume Jablonka, Robert Le Nuz, Marie Josée Lévêque, David Maccarinelli, Valerie Martel, Julien Massard, Ezio Schiavulli, Claire Seigle-Goujon, Aurélie Siffert, & Jian Ye. To learn more about the ACM, make a donation, or to contact them please CLICK HERE

       

Photographs courtesy of ACM Ballet Theatre

 

CLICK HERE to see our gallery of ARTZ Volunteer Artists!

 

2012 'I'M STILL HERE: Dementia & Creative Expression' Exhibition

 

Some of the paintings from the current "I'm Still Here" exhibition in San Francisco

For more information CLICK HERE

           

      Ocean Clouds, Bill C. Acrylic                  Alone, Betty P. Acrylic-ribbon                  Grand Canyon,  Don H. Acrylic

 

ARTZ Online Auction: Thank you to all of the artists who donated items in 2011 to support ARTZ programming. Items included: Meet Robert Plant at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival ; Signed guitar by Keith Richards & Mick Jagger; Signed Fender Stratocaster by 8-time Grammy winner Jeff Beck; Meet KISS backstage (and 4 front row seats); Meet Janelle Monae backstage at the concert of your choice; ARTZ auction also included signed items by Billy Crystal and Sir Elton John.

 

                               

                              

                         

 

                              ARTZ: Artists for Alzheimer's®

                                   I'm Still Here Foundation                                                                         130 New Boston Street, Suite 103

                                        Woburn, MA  01801   

                        781.844.4671   Caulfield@ArtzAlz.org

 
 

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