Every Thursday morning, Centro Pecci offers free activities and workshops for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. The program is co-designed by the Centro Pecci Education Department and the Fresco Parkinson Institute.
Supporting physical and mental wellbeing through artistic practice is one of the goals of the program of activities accessible to people with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers. The program encourages socialization, strengthens personal relationships, builds self-esteem and confidence, and values each person’s emotions and creativity through contact with artworks.
The Laboratorio di attività espressive for people with Parkinson’s is led by experienced art therapists, who inspire creativity through looking at artworks and experimenting with different visual arts materials and techniques.
The Dance Well sessions, led by professional dance artists trained in the Dance Well method, are open to everyone and accessible to people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Held in the museum’s exhibition spaces, these sessions use the environment and the artworks on display to stimulate creativity, connection, and free expression through movement and thought.
No previous experience in dance, drawing, or painting is needed to participate.
Program – Every Thursday morning*
- 10:00–12:00 – Laboratorio di attività espressive for people with Parkinson’s
- 10:00–11:00 – Dance Well session in the exhibition spaces – first group
- 11:15–12:10 – Dance Well session in the exhibition spaces – second group
*excluding public holidays and the summer break
For bookings or more information
Email edu@centropecci.it
or call +39 351 251 6826
These activities are organized by the Centro per l’arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci and the Fresco Parkinson Institute Onlus, with operational support from EDA Servizi and in collaboration with the AUSL Toscana Centro.
The Dance Well – Movement and Research for Parkinson’s activities are held in collaboration with the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa/CSC Casa della Danza.
Participation in this program is free, fully funded by private donations and the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Prato.
On May 31, 2023, more than 160 people took part in the event "Creatività in movimento - Esperienze d'arte nel Parkinson" (Creativity in Motion – Artistic Experiences with Parkinson’s), a major auction of works created by people living with Parkinson’s. The event raised around €70,000.
It was organized in collaboration with the Fresco Parkinson Institute Italia Onlus, with the support of the Regione Toscana, the Municipality of Prato, and the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Prato.
The proceeds are being used to support the Art and Wellbeing activities in the coming years.
