Art of Wellbeing for Seniors

Art of Wellbeing for Seniors is a unique program that combines Gallery Tours with interactive, arts-based workshops designed to spark creativity, reflection and connection.

Each session begins with a guided tour of a current exhibition, followed by a dynamic workshop where participants explore their responses through movement, mark making, creative writing and theatre. Sessions conclude with light refreshments in a beautiful private space within the Gallery, offering a chance to socialize and reflect.

The fall 2026 program series will delve deeper into the exhibitions: That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature; Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change; and Highlights from the Collection.

Each exhibition will be explored in depth with a cohort of 25 participants aged 55+. One session will include three unique workshops, allowing for meaningful engagement, discussion and understanding of the work of a particular artist or of the Gallery’s collection.

Spaces are limited. The registration fee includes access to three workshops in one session.

Reserve your spot today, and join us for an engaging season of art, creativity and community!

This program series is an initiative of the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Art of Wellbeing Lab. Find out more »

Art of Wellbeing for Seniors is produced in collaboration with Dr. Kathryn Ricketts, a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina. Ricketts has worked in dance, theatre and the visual arts for over 45 years and has developed numerous projects that explore how creative work with seniors can improve quality of life.