Reframing Care

Reframing Care is a monthly program at the Phillips Collection designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Led by specially trained museum educators, each session centers on a single artwork and includes a guided discussion, time for social connection, and a hands-on art-making activity. Through this structured engagement with art, the program aims to foster positive, hopeful, and practical perspectives on dementia. The July session falls on the fourth Monday of the month as part of the ongoing Art & Wellness series.

When: Monday, July 27, 2026.

Showtimes: The program begins at 1:00 pm; attendees are asked to arrive five minutes early for check‑in. The session is expected to last approximately two hours (ending around 3:00 pm) based on the standard monthly schedule.

Tickets: Free. Registration is likely required, as space is limited; check the museum’s website for availability.

Lineup: The program is facilitated by specially trained museum educators from the Phillips Collection.

Ages: Designed specifically for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

Venue: The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Note: This event is part of the Art & Wellness series, using art viewing and mindfulness exercises to explore themes of care, empathy, and compassion. The monthly program meets on the fourth Monday of each month (excluding holidays). Each session features a different work of art from the museum’s collection and includes both gallery discussion and art‑making in a supportive setting.