Artful Moments: Shared Learning

Artful Moments: Online Learning Program

This eLearning platform contains six learning modules that take the user step-by-step through project development, based on the AGH’s Model for Successful Engagement, a person-centred approach to design and delivery.  With many additional resources, a downloadable workbook, and an ongoing series of articles, the site guides users through the process on their own time. Access to this platform is free for everyone, but you will need to create a user account.

Artful Moments: Shared Learning – Coaching and consultation program

AGH Artful Moments supports people living with dementia through person-centred, meaningful activities that foster social connection and well-being. Building on over a decade of experience, our flexible, research-based methodology is applicable to museums, historical sites, gardens, and more.

With support from Canada Council for the Arts Sector Innovation Fund, we’re offering a new coaching initiative to 25 museums across Canada between October 2025 to March 2026.

This program includes individualized coaching and resources to help each museum team develop personalized, impactful programs aligned with your collections and mandate.

Subsidized fee of $500 per museum for teams includes printed texts and workbook, 7 virtual coaching sessions with museum and healthcare specialists, and ongoing consultation. Subsidies may be available for smaller organizations, please reach out to discuss.

Applications are assessed on an ongoing basis.

Artful Moments: Building Meaningful Museum Experiences for People Living with Dementia

Written by Laurie Kilgour-Walsh, Janis Humphrey, Maureen Montemuro, Kathy Moros, Shannon Stanners.

This book provides insight into the AGH’s Artful Moments program and the research and experience that led to our range of programs supporting audiences with many different interests, abilities, and circumstances.  Published by Rowman and Littlefield in late 2023 this book is available for purchase.