Events Description
Presented by Toronto/Waterloo members of Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice.
Art by Kevin Whitaker, Andrea Beggs, Members of the Bitove Method, Eiko Hamasaki, Reclaiming Citizenship Through the Arts Project, Sharing Our Voices, and others living with dementia.
Three short films about creativity and dementia:
Let’s Reimagine
A film by members of Reimagining Dementia. An original song and video that uses the power of creativity to help create a more just, caring, and inclusive society for everyone impacted by dementia. View: https://youtu.be/rDTsb7VUZSE
Chasing Monsters: Parkinson’s and the Power of Art
A film by Jeana McCabe. After former Ontario superior court judge Kevin Whitaker was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s, he embraced painting with passion and commitment. View the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPUB9JVhMQI
Dancer Not Dementia
A film by Anthony Grani. Celebrating the power of dance to support creativity, joy, playfulness, community, and connection for people living with dementia and their carers. View the trailer: https://youtu.be/feEg6tN0kE4
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday September 21, 2023 | 6:00pm- 9:00pm
6:00-7:15 PM ART EXHIBITION
7:30-9:00 PM FILM SCREENING + Q&A
3 hours
Venue & Address
Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive Toronto, ON M2J 4S4
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
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