A pioneering festival to celebrate the creativity of people living with dementia will be held this year.
The groundbreaking event – Dementia Unmuted – has been organised by the Furness Dementia Partnership and will take place from January 31 to February 23.
There will be an array of exhibitions, performances, and workshops that span the worlds of visual art, music, and literature – each crafted in collaboration with people living with dementia.
It will feature a diverse array of dementia-friendly performances, across several community venues.
The festival’s aims is to create an inclusive environment for shared creative expression, aiming to foster greater understanding, joy, and connection.
Through powerful artistic experiences, the event invites people to rethink how dementia is perceived, while celebrating the profound ways art can touch lives at any stage.
Local artists, including those living with dementia, will exhibit their works in displays that challenge societal perceptions, showcasing how creativity transcends cognitive changes.
Interactive musical sessions and live performances will highlight the power of music to evoke cherished memories and create moments of unity, bringing communities together through shared experience.
Readings and discussions with authors and poets will explore dementia from a multitude of perspectives, offering literary insights into the emotional and psychological dimensions of the condition.
Hands-on workshops will be held, designed for individuals living with dementia, their families, and the wider community. The collaborative sessions will encourage creative engagement, providing a shared space for expression, learning, and connection.
The full list of community venues taking part is yet to be announced.
