Feb. 27, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Kindergarteners from Holy Angels School in West Bend spent a little time Tuesday morning sharing their artistic talents with senior citizens.
SPARK! is a free monthly program at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend.
The program, which is held the last Tuesday of each month, is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers; the goal is to engage participants in conversation about Wisconsin art.
This week there was some intergenerational learning as a class from Holy Angels led the way and showed off their skills using colors and shapes.
Jessica Wildes, director of communications at MOWA, said the program really helps people with memory issues to “make connections.”
“Today seems to be successful and it’s a wonderful moment as the kids engage the seniors,” Wildes said.
Each session of SPARK! includes a facilitated discussion about works of art in the galleries followed by time for coffee and mingling in the studio.
MOWA has been part of the regional SPARK! Alliance since 2009, thanks to seed support from the Helen Bader Foundation, and offers this program to highlight and promote self-expression and mental stimulation.
Coming up during the March 26 session, SPARK! will focus on Treasures from the Collection:  Be among the first to see MOWA’s newest acquisition to the collection. Take part in an engaging conversation about its content and through a facilitated discussion, interpret the meaning of the work and relate it to your own life.
SPARK! is a free program for participants with memory loss and their caregivers.Â
Registration is requested one week in advance.Â
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