Best Practices for Hybrid Art Museum Programs for People with Dementia

Authors

Pooja Lalwani, Duke UniversityFollow
Sujal Manohar, Duke UniversityFollow
Jessica Kay Ruhle, Duke UniversityFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Sujal Manohar: 0000-0001-7128-7043

Pooja lalwani: 0009-0004-6338-9006

Abstract

The Reflections program at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University offers art gallery tours for adults with dementia and their care partners. Originally an in-person program, Reflections adapted to a virtual model during the COVID-19 pandemic and now utilizes a hybrid model with in-person and online programs. Surveys distributed to Reflections’ participants indicate the benefits of having both in-person and virtual options post-pandemic. Anecdotal survey data and participation statistics show high engagement and satisfaction with the current hybrid mode. Literature about hybrid art education programs for people with dementia remains limited. We offer best practices and insights for other museums and organizations interested in serving people with dementia through similar arts-based initiatives.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25889/9qqr-vm66

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© The Author(s). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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Recommended Citation

Lalwani, Pooja; Manohar, Sujal; and Ruhle, Jessica Kay (2024) "Best Practices for Hybrid Art Museum Programs for People with Dementia," International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education: Vol. 7, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ijllae/vol7/iss1/11