A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD-WINNING
Professionally curated art-at-home experience
for those with memory loss & their care partner
“Art Is…In”
participate
Home-delivered art kits by mail.
All supplies included.
Receive a new beautiful art kit package every week.
No Zoom. No phone.
No YouTube. Just YOU!
A specialized program for those with memory loss, cognitive impairment, and all forms of dementia, along with their care partners.
volunteer
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Assemble art kits to be mailed
(Art kit assembly volunteer opportunities are currently limited for pre-approved student volunteers due to COVID-19 restrictions. All volunteers will also get acquainted with learning about noticing memory loss in the community as a Dementia Friend.
Currently, sign-up for 3-hr blocks:
press
Dementia Spring, Arts Spotlight,
‘Art Is…In,’ Summer 2023
After successful mail-only pilot, art-program for people with dementia may expand citywide, Hyde Park Herald, 11/5/20
RadioMD, Life’s Too Short, 1/3/17
Contact for press inquiries
Celebrating over 10 Years with
GoldMind Arts in partnership with The Memory Center at UChicago Medicine!
Testimonials
“It was like a light switch was turned on and now we click better.”
“This had a BIG impact, especially during COVID when we did not have other stimulation from outside.”
“She reflected her cheerfulness and happiness; couldn’t stop talking!”
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE TESTIMONIALS FROM THEIR OWN VOICES
‘Art Is…In’ won BEST POSTER at the 2024 American Neuropsychiatric Association Conference! “Assessing the Impact of an At-Home Therapeutic Arts Program on Mood and Behavior in Persons with Dementia,” UChicago Medicine
(CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTER)
The ‘Art Is…In’ program is the winner of two nationally recognized awards:
2021 Redefining American Healthcare Award – Healthcare Leadership Council (press release)
2021 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Award – Family Caregiver Alliance (awards presentation)
Sign me up!
Are you the care partner of someone with memory loss? If so, then you are welcome to register now! Click the button above to sign up and receive your weekly handmade art kits delivered to your door.
What you need: A dedicated care partner willing and able to enjoy the weekly art projects from the comfort of home along with their person that has memory loss, cognitive impairment, or dementia.
Cost: Free
(Donations are welcome to support the artist and growth of this program.)
For easiest registration, click the ‘Register Here’ button above.
If you need to register by phone, call 773-357-5443.
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’ above. Once you complete the form, scroll down and type “‘Art Is…In’ Project” into the ‘Special Instructions box at the bottom, for a direct donation to this cause.
Special Thanks to the I’m Still Here Foundation!
The I’m Still Here Foundation awarded ‘Art Is…In’ with a grant to support the program. ISH sponsors and supports community engagement programs and events for persons living with dementia and their loved ones. For more information on ISH and their incredible work, visit www.ImStillHere.org.