Art in Mind

Art in Mind

Art in Mind is an interactive art therapy program which invites individuals experiencing memory loss or mild cognitive impairment and their care partner to explore the galleries and make their own works of art. By stimulating observation, recall, and response, this program helps participants manage their stress or anxiety, cope with change, and gain personal insight. This offering is facilitated by licensed art therapist Susan Anand and an MMA Educator.  

MMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 numbers and will shift to meeting on Zoom if necessary. Thanks to our sponsors, participants will also receive an art kit of basic art supplies to empower participants in the art-making portion of the program.  

To register, contact Jennifer Knight at 601.496.MIND (option 2) or mindclinic@umc.edu by Friday, June 23. 

COVID-19 Safety Protocol for In-Person Art Therapy Programs   

For the safety and consideration of all staff and participants, the Mississippi Museum of Art has adopted the following protocol for the return to in-person studio programs: 

  • Registration will be required in advance and capped at 8 people to allow for safe distancing per session. To register, contact Jennifer Knight at 601.496.MIND (option 2) or mindclinic@umc.edu by the Friday before the event date. 
  • Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test (within 24 hours of the session) is required for all attendants.  
  • Masks are required for staff and participants indoors (except when eating or drinking). 
  • Social distancing will be observed in all spaces (i.e. galleries, classrooms, and outside spaces). 
  • Sanitation is required upon entry to the classroom spaces. 
  • Single use materials will be provided during the artmaking portion and sanitized after each session. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own Art Kits with them, if they are more comfortable using their own materials. To collect your complimentary Art Kit, please contact Grayston Barron at gbarron@msmuseumart.org 
  • Gloves will be provided/available for your use during the artmaking portion of the program, if you desire to use them. 
  • Lunch will not be offered at this time. 

To prepare for your museum visit, you can read more about our recommendations here.