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Picturing New Connections

Gari Melchers Home & Studio partners with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter to offer a Picturing New Connections—a small, welcoming program for people with memory loss, their families or care partners. These interactive tours include guided discussion in the studio and gallery space, followed by a hands-on art experience.  Emphasis is placed on engaging participants through music, touch, and smell.

Each hour-long program features a unique theme, paintings, and art project. Cost is $5 per person. Review our site’s accessibility.

Picturing New Connections (PNC) began with its March 2019 pilot program.  Pre-COVID, the Education Department was offering PNC twice a year with hopes to expand. Here’s how it all started.

PNC In The News:  Melchers’ Program Helps with Alzheimer’s: Picturing New Connections, a new art program for people with early-stage memory loss

Participant Feedback:  “The friendliness and preparedness of the program made it relaxing and enjoyable.  There was no rush at any point.  It was a great experience.  We could not ask for more.”

For more information, please contact GMHS Education and Communications Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby or call her at 540-654-1851.

Next Program Date:  Stay tuned!

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Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington Street
Falmouth, VA 22405
540-654-1015
garimelchers@umw.edu

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