An art/health project in four parts
Initiated and coordinated by Senior Momentum
Supported by Tasmanian Regional Arts through the
Commonwealth Government Regional Arts Fund
Auspiced by Alzheimer’s Australia Tasmania
- Textiles by individual artists
- In Our Lifetime
- Quilts by and for people with memory loss
- A exhibition touring Tasmania
Image: "In Our Lifetime" - the Tasmanian Textile. Photo: Elizabeth Barsham
objectives
 Provide statewide opportunities for many participants from community groups and aged care centres to be involved in an art/health activity.
 Explore the concept of memory in terms of individual identity and life experience, and the history and culture of a community.
 Provide an opportunity for inclusion of older people in an intergenerational
project to research events which are significant to the people of Tasmania
 Use the project to promote an understanding of memory loss and reduce the stigma and fear associated with "having a senior moment" or coping with dementia.
 Reach a wide audience, the general public, textile enthusiasts, people with memory loss, carers, health professionals, through a Tasmanian Regional Arts tour, exhibitions, conferences and craft shows.
Images: details from textiles made by various textile artists. See Artists' Textiles for the complete images. photo: Elizabeth Barsham
The project is based on a series of partnerships coordinated by Senior Momentum.
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