“Art Is…In”
A professionally curated art-at-home experience for those with memory loss & their care partner.
Celebrating over 10 years with GoldMind Arts in partnership with The Memory Center at UChicago Medicine!
Who
“Art Is…In” serves individuals with memory loss, cognitive impairment, or dementia and their dedicated care partners. Our program is designed for caregivers and families seeking meaningful, engaging activities that can be enjoyed together at home.
Why
Art has the remarkable ability to unlock memories, foster communication, and provide emotional well-being. Our program bridges the gap between professional art therapy and accessible home activities, ensuring that geography or mobility never prevents access to these vital benefits.
What
Home-delivered art kits by mail with all supplies included. Receive a new beautiful art kit package every week. No Zoom. No YouTube. Just YOU! Each professionally curated kit includes high-quality materials, step-by-step instructions, and background stories that spark conversation and memory.
Sign Me Up!
Are you the care partner of someone with memory loss? If so, then you are welcome to register now!
If you need to register by phone, call 773-357-5443.
Testimonials
“These projects are the most consistent highlight of his week, I tell people about it sometimes and they’re always so interested and so surprised, they’ve never heard of something like this.”
~ R., Caregiver
“We were communicating through the painting. I was surprised! We were like a team. I had completely relaxed and my anxiety completely went away.”
~ C., Caregiver
“The art kits have been a great way for Jeff to bond with his grandson, daughter, and son-in-law because they work on the activities together! Jeff has really been enjoying the watercolor and always comes back to them every week even if it’s not in the suggested activity for the week.”
~ M., Caregiver
“Understanding that this art program is a way for caretakers to just simply spend time with their partner again, absent of any other “to-dos,” is eye opening.”
~ O., Volunteer
“These weekly art kits bring out a side of him we never get to see, they’re unlike anything else we do.”
~ R., Caregiver
“My husband is really enjoying these projects and they are making him laugh more than he has in a long time.”
~ W., Caregiver
Support the "Art Is...In" Project
This program is free of charge, made possible by generous donors. If you are interested in donating to this project to support the artist, art kit materials, and so we can serve the growing demand for at-home arts and wellness programming, click ‘Donate’ below.
Recognition & Awards
Student Volunteers Needed!
Current opportunities include assembling art kits to be mailed and shipping art kits weekly. Art kit assembly volunteer opportunities are currently limited for pre-approved student volunteers. All volunteers will also get acquainted with learning about noticing memory loss in the community as a Dementia Friend.