Friday, June 21

ReCollections.: Art Conversations to Stimulate the Mind

ReCollections provides a dementia friendly environment for reminiscing and conversation while viewing and creating art!

By The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s

Date and time

Friday, June 21 · 11am - 1pm CDT

Location

San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)

200 West Jones Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215

About this event

2 hours

ReCollections provides a dementia friendly environment for reminiscing and conversation while viewing and creating art!

Trained museum staff will lead conversations and art making during this interactive program held within the galleries of the museum. This specially designed program invites all individuals living with dementia and their loved ones to attend and connect with others, while engaging with the visual arts.

Join us at the San Antonio Museum of Art on June 21st 11:00 AM-12:30 PM for conversations and hands on activities, inspired by works of art in the museum.

Lunch, art supplies and parking will be provided, courtesy of Meals on Wheels SA/ Grace Place and the San Antonio Museum of Art. Attendees will also receive free admission for the museum for the day.

All are welcome, but space is limited. Register today! For more information, email floresm16@uthscsa.edu or call Tripp Cardiff at (210) 978-8141.

* This program is a partnership between UT Health San Antonio Biggs Institute and Caring for the Caregiver Program, Alzheimer's Association, Meals on Wheels SA/Grace Place and the San Antonio Museum of Art.

Frequently asked questions

Does this event cost anything?

This event is free. Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of art for the day after the event will be provided to registered attendees as well. Join us and then feel free to spend the rest of the day wandering the beautiful galleries of the SAMA.

Where do I park?

There is a parking lot directly in front of the SAMA. All registrants will receive free parking for that lot. More details will be provided after registration.

Do I need to bring anything? Supplies or food?

No! Just whatever you need to walk around the museum comfortably. Wheelchairs may be available for your use and plenty of seating throughout the event. Art supplies and lunch will be provided as well! No snacks are allowed in the museum, so please let us provide the lunch for you!

Do I need to know about art or have artistic abilities?

Everyone is welcome, including those who have never been to museum or held a paintbrush. All conversation and activities will be welcoming and guided to make it a comfortable and enjoyable event for all!

Organized by

The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s

The Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio is now 1 of 33 centers in the nation and the only one in Texas recognized as a National Institute on Aging designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. As the region’s first comprehensive center, we are dedicated to transforming dementia care through patient care, resources and innovative research and clinical trials.

Learn more about how we are transforming dementia care at BiggsInstitute.org.

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