ACCESS PARRISH Celebrates 10 Years
Founded in 2016, ACCESS PARRISH marks 10 years this year of making art accessible to all. The program serves year-round community members with a wide range of neurodivergent, physical, and cognitive disabilities, fostering wellbeing, connection, creativity, and lifelong engagement with art for individuals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, and cancer, as well as veterans, seniors, caregivers, and families facing social, economic, or physical barriers.
PROTECT EDUCATION & ACCESS PARRISH
Alzheimer’s Programs
Art in Action
Presented in collaboration with CaringKind, formerly known as the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Art in Action is for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. Attendees will explore works of art in the Museum’s galleries and participate in hands-on artmaking experiences.
Parkinson’s Programs
Dance for Parkinson’s
Presented in collaboration with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Dance for Parkinson’s invites individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners to increase their coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and joy through music and movement with dancer and teacher Donna Kaz, who was trained by the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD program.
Cancer Programs
Healing Through Art
Presented in collaboration with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Healing Through Art is for individuals with cancer, their care partners, and cancer survivors. Participants will explore works of art in the Museum’s galleries and participate in hands-on artmaking experiences.