“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

Person Living with Dementia:

“I know I am getting better, I am learning new things every time.” KM, person living with dementia

Caregiver Testimonial:

“We find the kits to be calming” CS, caregiver

Student Volunteer Caller:

“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.” OM, student volunteer caller

Caregiver Testimonial:

“We love this program! We did it together with my sister and we had so much fun!” S, Caregiver

Care Facility

“They absolutely loved it. They were just thrilled.” S, administrator of home healthcare agency

Caregiver Testimonial:

“So grateful for what you are doing. While juggling caregiving, its delightful to receive our package of creative goodies. It’s a place where I can ease back to being a friend and daughter” Y, Caregiver

Person Living with Dementia:

“Im a retired surgeon, and I think the University of Chicago is an excellent Hospital for doing this. Everyone else gives you help, a few pills, then lets you go. This means they care.” PWLD

Caregiver Testimonial:

“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

Care Facility

“They absolutely loved it. They were just thrilled.” S, administrator of home healthcare agency

Student Volunteer Caller:

“I do think it has been a very positive factor on their relationship since she’s said that this art program is one of the few activities they can do together outside of the caregiver-patient relationship…instead they participate as husband and wife.” OM, volunteer caller

Caregiver Testimonial:

“I think they’re wonderful! Supports engagement with home caregivers! I love it!” LM, Caregiver

Person Living with Dementia:

“I use these kits to connect with my granddaughter. I can’t tell you how fun it is and how much we love it.” PLWD

Caregiver Testimonial:

“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

Caregiver Testimonial:

“These weekly art kits bring out a side of him we never get to see, they’re unlike anything else we do” RM, Caregiver

Person Living with Dementia:

“This is the best thing ever”, LH, person living with dementia

Caregiver Testimonial:

“We were communicating through the painting. I was surprised! We were like a team. I had completely relaxed and my anxiety completely went away” CT, Caregiver

Care Facility

“We have found the residents absolutely LOVE these projects. They are new and fresh!” AK, professional 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.

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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.

“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

Why

What

Sign Me Up!

Testimonials

Person Living with Dementia:

“I know I am getting better, I am learning new things every time.” KM, person living with dementia

Caregiver Testimonial:

“We find the kits to be calming” CS, caregiver

Student Volunteer Caller:

“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.” OM, student volunteer caller

Caregiver Testimonial:

“We love this program! We did it together with my sister and we had so much fun!” S, Caregiver

Care Facility

“They absolutely loved it. They were just thrilled.” S, administrator of home healthcare agency

Caregiver Testimonial:

“So grateful for what you are doing. While juggling caregiving, its delightful to receive our package of creative goodies. It’s a place where I can ease back to being a friend and daughter” Y, Caregiver

Person Living with Dementia:

“Im a retired surgeon, and I think the University of Chicago is an excellent Hospital for doing this. Everyone else gives you help, a few pills, then lets you go. This means they care.” PWLD

Caregiver Testimonial:

Care Facility

“They absolutely loved it. They were just thrilled.” S, administrator of home healthcare agency

Student Volunteer Caller:

“I do think it has been a very positive factor on their relationship since she’s said that this art program is one of the few activities they can do together outside of the caregiver-patient relationship…instead they participate as husband and wife.” OM, volunteer caller

Caregiver Testimonial:

“I think they’re wonderful! Supports engagement with home caregivers! I love it!” LM, Caregiver

Person Living with Dementia:

“I use these kits to connect with my granddaughter. I can’t tell you how fun it is and how much we love it.” PLWD

Caregiver Testimonial:

“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

Caregiver Testimonial:

“These weekly art kits bring out a side of him we never get to see, they’re unlike anything else we do” RM, Caregiver

Person Living with Dementia:

“This is the best thing ever”, LH, person living with dementia

Caregiver Testimonial:

“We were communicating through the painting. I was surprised! We were like a team. I had completely relaxed and my anxiety completely went away” CT, Caregiver

Care Facility

“We have found the residents absolutely LOVE these projects. They are new and fresh!” AK, professional caregiver

Support the "Art Is...In" Project

Recognition & Awards

2021 Redefining American Healthcare Award

2021 Innovations in Alzheimer's Award

Best Poster Award 2024

Student Volunteers Needed!