SeniorsPlus plans to present an art show, titled “Opening Minds through Art,” from 1-3 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the agency’s Norway location at 9 Marston St.

Refreshments will be provided at the free event.

The show is an opportunity to meet the artists, see their work, and learn more about OMA, an award-winning, evidence-based, art-making program that aims to provide social engagement and creative expression for persons living with dementia.

SeniorsPlus is Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging.

Funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, OMA strives to bring joy, art and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in the community, according to a news release from the agency.

Through a series of classes, OMA engages people with dementia in creating art based on imagination, not memory. During the six-week program, people with dementia (the “artists”) are paired one-on-one with volunteers who help them create art.

SeniorsPlus seeks artists for the program, as well as volunteers to work one-on-one with participants in these art classes. No art background is required.

For more information about the show, call SeniorsPlus at 207-795-4010.

An upcoming OMA session of classes will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, July 14-Aug. 18 at the offices of SeniorsPlus at 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston.

The classes are free. Registration is required; contact SeniorsPlus at 207-795-4010 or  [email protected].

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