Arts in Mind (AIM) provides free arts engagements for adults living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners to create art, find community, share experiences and to foster a sense of well-being. Programs are free to attend and provided onsite at the Mesa Arts Center in one of our state-of-the-art studio classrooms.

Classes are typically 90 minutes in length. Programs begin with a 30-minute social time to enjoy refreshments and conversation. Following social time, we offer two 60-minute artmaking programs that run simultaneously, one for adults living with dementia and the other for caregivers to gain valuable respite time. Adults living with dementia are supported in their artmaking session by highly qualified and trained teaching artists and a team of dedicated volunteers for added support. Adults living with dementia will receive guided instruction and complete an art project in the adjacent classroom. Our Caregiver Program occurs in the room next door to their loved one and offers caregivers with an opportunity to engage in a guided creative activity and connect with fellow caregivers.

All Arts in Mind staff and volunteers have participated in dementia-friendly training via the Dementia Friendly Mesa Program with Oakwood Creative Care and training with Banner Alzheimer's Institute. Participants are asked to please complete a post survey, upon completion of class, about their experience to help measure program success and help with reports to funders. 

To Register: 

Please email: please complete this registration form. There is NO fee for participation.  

Arts in Mind will break for July and August, and programming will resume in September 2025. 

 Developed in partnership with Banner Alzheimer's Institute.