“Memories in the Making,” an art showcase and evening of celebration is Thursday June 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the James Gray Gallery (Bergamot Station Art Center, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404). The event will highlight original artwork created by individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, whose creative expressions are rich with life, love, and emotion. 
 
Our chapter's “Memories in the Making” program allows people with memory loss to explore their thoughts and feelings through art. It provides a creative outlet for those struggling to communicate, allowing them to share emotions and create memories. The resulting artwork is provocative, expressive, and speaks volumes to families, caregivers and the community. 
 
The event is free, but advance is RSVP required. To be placed on the guest list, email: dsarmina@alz.org or (323) 930-6280. The evening will include a silent auction with artwork available for bidding. Additionally, a portion of any James Gray Gallery artwork sold during the evening will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Last Blue Pear
To mark the centenary of William Scott's birth, Denenberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles is hosting a major exhibition in his honor, developed with the support of the William Scott Foundation.

Many of the works are available to buy with prices ranging from $12,500 to $145,000, and a portion of all sales being contributed to the Alzheimer’s Association California, Southland Chapter.

There also is a new set of prints of one of Scott’s final paintings, Last Blue Pear, in a limited edition of 45. This stunning work was painted in 1985, after William Scott was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The prints are available to order exclusively from the Alzheimer’s Association California, Southland Chapter, at a special exhibition price of $750. 100% of all proceeds from the prints will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association California, Southland Chapter.
To purchase a print, please email jseiber@alz.org or call (323) 930-6208.
To learn more about the exhibit, read the artdaily.org article or visit williamscott.org.

Third Party Fundraising Events

Get Creative! 
Hold Your Own Event to Support the Alzheimer’s Association
You can have a great time and raise money too. Help us bring hope and practical support to families throughout our region by holding your own event to support the California Southland Chapter. 

We encourage you to contact Melissa Goldman, Director, Development to discuss your ideas. She can be reached at (323) 930-6250 or by email at:melissa.goldman@alz.org