Connect with Art: SPARK!

About This Program

SPARK! and SPARK!@Home are FREE and friendly conversation-based programs designed for people with dementia and their care partners. Together we look at and talk about works of art from the National Gallery of Canada’s collection, sparking connections in a welcoming and inspiring space.

Available onsite at the Gallery, or virtually over Zoom. Because space is limited, registration is required.

Please register by Email reservations@gallery.ca or call 613-990-4888.

You can register monthly after the previous session has concluded.

SPARK! in-person program at the Gallery is held on the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

SPARK!@Home virtual program on Zoom is held on the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

For more information, you can visit the Gallery event page HERE.

La Galerie propose également un programme en français, RAYON D’ART. Vous pouvez trouver des informations sur le programme ICI,

et sur le site de la Galerie ICI.

You can also view a video of this program.

Details

Presented By

National Gallery of Canada
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Date and Time

In-Person:
First Tuesday of the month
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual:
Second Wednesday of the month
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Cost

No charge

Location

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National Gallery of Canada

380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4

What You Can Expect

View artworks from the National Gallery of Art.

Learn about art and art history.

Share your ideas about a work of art.

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Virtual Event

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Video

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