The second decade of joy starts with you!

As we our 10th year draws to a close and the first year of our second decade beings, we want to thank all those who have brought us here. Whether you've participated in a program, made a donation, mentored a student, volunteered, or been a part of ARTZ in any way: 10 years of ARTZ Philly would not have been possible without you! The story of ARTZ Philadelphia’s first ten years is the coming together of the stories of all of our participants — Jack and Peggy, Fran and Diane, Dick and Sarah, Don and Jackie, and so many others, but the story only continues with your help.

From our first ARTZ @ Jefferson program in 2016 to our first ARTZ in the Neighborhood program in 2018, ARTZ has constantly been growing, adapting, and changing to create a world that is more welcoming and understanding to people living with dementia and their care partners. In our first year, ARTZ Philly reached 100 people. By 2021, we were reaching over 8,000 people a year, both in person and online. ARTZ can only keep growing, connecting more and more people living with dementia and their care partners, to community, joy, and dignity, with your help. Give today to help us create another 10 years.

But don't just take our word for it. Over the years, our participants have shared just how much ARTZ has meant to them. Read on to see the importance ARTZ holds in the lives of our participants, from our very early days until the present.

"Engaging with the cultural arts with an ‘ARTZ’ model should be an Integral part of aging. ARTZ is Important to support and dedicate time to. ARTZ is Inspiring – to be a part of a group, to hear how people with dementia/ Alzheimer’s respond to the experience of being included in lively dialog, experience and art making is inspiring in so many ways! ARTZ is Innovative – It is a new way forward that should be embraced. ARTZ is Inclusive – it helps people with memory loss AND their care partners/family members integrate back into society and engenders respect and communication. I support ARTZ!"

- Trish Maunder, Resident Artist, Care Partner, Donor, 2014

"Congratulations on the 10-year anniversary. ARTZ has grown beautifully during the years, adding so much to the lives of participants and caregivers. Be proud and celebrate."

- Peggy Williams, Care Partner, Donor, 2022

Original Painting by Liz Chernett