Two local artists, Karen Fitzpatrick and Deb Chapman, will be launching a Dementia Awareness Art Exhibition at Y Tŷ Celf – The Art House on Friday 11th October from 5pm- 7pm at 1 John St, Llaneli, SA15 1UH.
Karen Fitzpatrick and Deb Chapman, both member artists at Y Ty Celf, have been creating work for this exhibition in direct response to their lived experience of the impact of dementia on their family and friends.
Y Tŷ Celf runs a weekly Dementia Support Art and Craft group on Monday afternoons from 2-4pm. A selection of work produced by those attending the group will also be exhibited with some of the participants artwork sold as part of the exhibition. 20% of all exhibition sales will be donated between Dementia UK, and the dementia support art group to enable it to continue from November onwards.
Deb Chapman “Dementia has physical, psychological, social and economic impacts, not only for people living with dementia, but also for their carers, families and society at large. There is often a lack of awareness and understanding of dementia, resulting in stigmatization and barriers to diagnosis and care – through art and creativity Karen and myself aim to play our part in breaking down these barriers”
Comments from our Dementia Support Craft Group participants:
“The class stimulates my mental attributes”
“The class is wonderful. I can’t wait for the painting class”
“It gets me out of the house and keeps my mind active”
“I’m happy when I’m here”
“The Monday art class is an important part of our week. We are so grateful”
As part of the Dementia Awareness Launch evening, Dementia Hub Swansea will also be available at the event to offer advice and support on all things dementia related. Whether you are a carer, an individual with a diagnosis, or a health care worker, Dementia Hub Swansea can signpost you to local services and support.
For more information contact: Deb Chapman Email: dcfmgt@gmail.com
Mob: 07974 213362
Website: https://www.ytycelf-thearthouse.com/
Y Tŷ Celf – The Art House Ltd CIC is an arts collective – town centre gallery and creative hub – based at 1 John St, Llanelli, SA15 1UH that aims to make art the heart of the community. Alongside the gallery we have been running arts and crafts workshops in the community for the last 5 years.
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