RWA Bristol hosting ‘More Than Memory: dementia, art and caring for loved ones’ exhibition 

ByJDCteam

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) are hosting an exhibition entitled ‘More Than Memory: dementia, art and caring for loved ones’. 

The exhibition, which is supported by Bristol Dementia Action Alliance, features drawing, painting and sculpture by older people and people living with dementia as well as those who care for them. 

In addition, alongside the exhibition is a series of stories and photographs of carers sharing the challenges and joys that they cope with daily. 

The exhibition runs from 4 February 2025 to 23 March 2025 at Link Space, RWA, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1PX. 

You can find out more here: https://www.rwa.org.uk/products/more-than-memory-art-and-dementia 

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