The Artist in Residence program at the Memory Hub aims to enhance the lives of people with memory loss and their families through creative arts engagement, inspire local artists to explore the intersection between their craft and the lived experience of dementia, and promote dementia awareness among the general public. The program takes place annually in Fall quarter (September – December), with a slot for one Artist in Residence. The Artist in Residence can be a practitioner of any type of art form (visual arts, music, dance, theater, etc).
- Plans and implements a way to integrate their art form into programs offered by at least two Memory Hub on-site collaborator organizations (UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, Frye Art Museum, Alzheimer’s Association, Elderwise, and/or Full Life Care), and at least one off-site program such as at a nearby retirement community
- Shares about their project during a public “meet and greet” event and final showcase
- Works with the Memory Hub communications lead to share project content and updates on social media, newsletters, website
- Spends time on-site on a regular basis; attending Memory Hub meetings and events where feasible
Information about applying for the Fall 2025 Artist in Residence program will be available in Spring 2025. For more information, contact Marigrace Becker, 206-543-2440, mbecker1@uw.edu.
Learn about the 2024 Artist in Residence
Dancing Together session at the September 2024 Alzheimer's Cafe
The Meet & Greet with Dr. Julia Becke at the 2024 Fall Arts Showcase featured a poetry reading with artist Jean Chen
A seated dance at the 2024 Fall Arts Showcase
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The Memory Hub welcomes Julia Becke, MD, as our first Artist in Residence. Dr. Becke is a board-certified internist at the UW Roosevelt General Internal Medicine Center and came to her medical training with a background in dance and dance education. Working at the crossroads of medicine and art, she brings a passion for offering dance-making workshops that are optimized for people living with memory loss or dementia.
Learn more about Dr. Julia Becke and her project
Upcoming Events
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Dancing Together - A Seated Dance Class
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00pm
Join the Memory Hub Artist in Residence Dr. Julia Becke for a taste of her Dancing Together program! Throughout the class, we’ll move together to music, exploring different dance styles and having fun with familiar songs.
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Dancing Together - A Seated Dance Class
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm
Join the Memory Hub Artist in Residence Dr. Julia Becke for a taste of her Dancing Together program! Throughout the class, we’ll move together to music, exploring different dance styles and having fun with familiar songs.
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Dancing Together - A Seated Dance Class
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm
Join the Memory Hub Artist in Residence Dr. Julia Becke for a taste of her Dancing Together program! Throughout the class, we’ll move together to music, exploring different dance styles and having fun with familiar songs.
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Dancing Together - A Seated Dance Class
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
Join the Memory Hub Artist in Residence Dr. Julia Becke for a taste of her Dancing Together program! Throughout the class, we’ll move together to music, exploring different dance styles and having fun with familiar songs.
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Dancing Together - A Seated Dance Class
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm
Join the Memory Hub Artist in Residence Dr. Julia Becke for a taste of her Dancing Together program! Throughout the class, we’ll move together to music, exploring different dance styles and having fun with familiar songs.
