Engage with Age is delighted to announce that Anna O’Kane is Engage with Age’s Dementia Friendly Artist in Residence.

Anna has had an ongoing association with Engage with Age since 2014, working on the TESA DRI research programme with Ulster University. Anna studied at the Art College at Ulster University and has a BA in Jewellery and Silversmithing and a postgraduate diploma in Art and Design. Anna has over 30 years’ experience working as a Community Artist.

The Dementia Friendly Artist in Residence programme will work with six dementia support facilities to enable people living with dementia to be creative and also experience improved social connections. The programme will also provide training for up to 60 staff, carers and art facilitators, enabling improved interactions with people affected by dementia. The programme will culminate in an exhibition which will be viewed in libraries and centres across Belfast.

For further information contact Engage with Age on 028 9073 5696/ info@engagewithage.org.uk