Wellbeing and Community Programs

Art connects us to the world and to one another. The Gallery’s Wellbeing and Community Programs offer art-based experiences adapted to a wide range of needs and interests.

Learn more about Accessibility at the Gallery here.

For more options, check out the Gallery’s other programs for Adults, Kids & Family and Schools.

A woman gestures to a painting on a dark green wall as she discusses it with a group.

SPARK!

SPARK! is a friendly, conversation-based, free program designed for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.

Close-up view a person's hands, with white cotton gloves on, touching a sculpture.

Art InSight

Art inSight is a free, tactile and descriptive program for individuals who are blind or partially sighted.

Two visitors viewing an artwork in the Indigenous and Canadian galleries.

Guided Slow Looking Sundays

Guided Slow Looking is a monthly opportunity to take an extended look at individual works of art, while interacting with others.

A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.

A senior woman holding a cellphone standing next to the NGC logo and the Connected Canadians logo.

Connecting Through Art

This program offers free technology training and support for older adults.

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