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Folk Art Reflections

This multi-faceted, interactive, and discussion-based program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their family members or caregivers brings the world of folk art to life through conversation. The program has been highlighted in The West Side Spirit and The Queens Chronicle and is led by Art Therapist and Access Educator Elizabeth Gronke.


We offer a monthly Zoom program with a different thematic focus for each session. Fun, lively, and conversational, these programs are open to anyone living with dementia to join with or without a care partner.

The Museum also organizes virtual music programs on a quarterly basis. During the concert, participants are encouraged to move to the music and after each song, conversation is facilitated. We draw inspiration for the musical selections from the Museum’s collection.

Additionally, the Museum offers sessions specifically for those caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis. Designed for care partners who are already familiar with our other programs, the goal is to offer participants a restful, enjoyable art experience in the company of others who understand the challenges of caregiving. These sessions are being offered on Zoom.

We provide hands-on artmaking sessions for local day programs, residences, and dementia support organizations in their own settings and our YouTube channel has a series of short “Video Visits” that are designed as mini, accessible art talks. Produced to be viewed with a facilitator who can pause the video at intervals and lead conversations about art, the videos can be used as an in-home resource.

We provide hands-on art-making sessions for local day programs, residences, and dementia support organizations in their own settings and our YouTube channel has a series of short “Video Visits” that are meant to be like mini art talks that last 10-15 minutes. Produced to be viewed with a facilitator who can pause the video at intervals and lead conversations art, the videos are a nice way to spend time together.

For more information, please email Elizabeth Gronke: egronke@folkartmuseum.org or call 212.595. 9533, ext. 381


Upcoming Programs: 

Virtual Folk Art Reflections (February 9, 2023)


This program is funded by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.