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Artful Moments program at the Art Gallery of Hamilton

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When We Put People at the Centre, We Do Better Work: An Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Reflection

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- January 22, 2025

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada.  The aim of the month is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. As our communities age, we see the impact of dementia and the stigma that surrounds it becoming ever more widespread in Canada.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton has been presenting specialized programs for people living with dementia and their families for many years, and through this work, we have connected with many wonderful participants and their families.


Image from AGH Artful Moments programs where seniors are participating in touch tours at the Gallery. Participants are wearing gloves and gently touching a male torso sculpture.

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Art and Dementia: World Alzheimer’s Day

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- September 20, 2024

World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 is an important moment to highlight a positive message for those living with dementia, along with their families and friends, and focus on strengths, relationships, connection, and contribution. These are important aspects of quality of life that is present and can be enhanced every day of a person’s life Even … Continued


Alzheimer's Awareness Month

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- January 12, 2024

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. The month aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. As our communities age, we see the impact of dementia and the stigma that surrounds it becoming ever more widespread in Canada. The Art Gallery of Hamilton has been presenting specialized programs for people … Continued


Artful Moments: Fostering Connection in a Time of Social Isolation

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Artful Moments: Fostering Connection in a Time of Social Isolation

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- January 24, 2022

Artful Moments has never been about teaching art, but instead, about fostering shared experiences. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, so as this year’s sessions become available for registration, we are reflecting on how this pivotal wellness program has evolved and at times thrived with our unprecedented times. We do not need to tell … Continued


Why We Do What We Do

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Why We Do What We Do

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- October 29, 2015

The AGH continues to connect people with art by welcoming participants from the Seniors Activation Maintenance Aphasia Program at Saint Elizabeth’s Rehab for World Stroke Day.


Take Time to Explore

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Take Time to Explore

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- July 31, 2015

Exploring and learning more about different kinds of art (even the ones we don’t like) can expand our minds and tastes. You may even discover a new favourite piece or style.


Summer is for Families at the AGH

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Summer is for Families at the AGH

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- July 20, 2015

Make the AGH a part of your next stay-cation. With crafts, activities, and entertainment for the whole family, spending the summer being a tourist in your own community will be your new favourite tradition.


Why bringing kids to an art gallery is a great idea

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Why bringing kids to an art gallery is a great idea

Laurie Kilgour-Walsh

- March 9, 2015

No need for a babysitter. There is so much to see and do at the AGH for children and families and is a great way to introduce your little ones to the world of art.

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