Click on the videos to see highlights from ARTbeat ARTreach programs delivered this year!
ARTbeat!
Elderly/Senior Citizens/Individuals with Alzheimer's
ARTreach Programs are widely recognized as having a positive impact on people who are going through a difficult transition. Moving to senior living is a difficult transition for many. Coping with grief, changes in life, making new friends is easier when support is combined with enriching interactive art activities.  These ARTreach programs serving seniors citizens, and individuals with Alzheimer’s are called ARTbeat and are facilitated by our professional ARTreach staff directors and reserved roster of artists trained to work in the healthcare and social service arena.
These programs incorporate an intergenerational  component and bring in volunteers to aid senior citizens moving from an independent lifestyle to an assisted living situation by nurturing new friendships and a sense of belonging. ARTbeat Programs support physical activity, to stimulate breathing and heart rate. All programs encourage social interaction and creativity. ARTreach promotes a list of great teaching artists that are qualified to teach in this field. 

Ceramics 101, Mosaic Art, Masterpiece Art, Collage, and "Painting to Music" are just a few of the ongoing free art classes and workshops offered weekly to seniors and volunteers in our area. Check the calendar for locations and times. 

Expressive Arts Collage Making
This workshop has been developed by Lorena Fernandez. A collage of ideas are represented in the images selected by the participants, round table discussion and dreams are shared in this engaging workshop for Alzheimer's patients and their families.
Beyond- Arts and Crafts
This is a series of weekly workshops that introduce a range of new and unique arts and crafts ideas that entertain and engage senior citizens in the creative process. Stimulating and positive, the unique items created will make everyone feel productive and inspired.
Watercolor Workshops- Young at ART
Watercolor Workshops are offered as one time workshops or weekly to teach progressive painting techniques- for beginners to advance.
ARTreach Breakfast Club- and Cups of Caring
Taught at the ARTreach Studio in Katy or delivered on site by trained ceramic specialists. This is an ongoing program that invites the seniors to join artists and volunteers to create ceramic plates, cereal bowls and coffee cups with a unique a design that represents their community. The completed pieces can be sold, or donated to support the program ongoing.
Holiday Workshops
Always a favorite- Creating holiday ornaments for the community tree! Gingerbread houses and sing-a-longs! This is a special ARTreach Day of Caring event.
Rhythm and HeART Beat
Facilitated by Percussionist Dan Egger-Belandria - This is a unique music-workshop for senior citizens that will support daily exercise and activity in a creative, interactive manner than engages the entire group. Dan brings a wealth of experience into the community as a seasoned performer who has opened people's eyes, ears, and hearts to the beauty of rhythm for more than a decade. Everyone has fun exploring learning concepts through movement and music making.
Creative Movement and Dance for seniors
These are creative sit and be fit programs, dance style and teaching techniques that accommodate seniors as well as the direct care staff – easy and enjoyable, safe and engaging.
Nurturing Pathways for Seniors
Under development. Erin Stanley is certified in Nurturing Pathways methodology. ARTreach is offering this pilot program in healthcare and senior living communities at this time to support brain synapses, and the impact on recovery and memory care. Additional subsidies are available for assisted living communities that are interested in supporting the pilot and the evaluation process. Please inquire.