BIO
Peggy Cahill, M.Ed., is an educator, consultant workshop leader, art/ culture program developer.
She holds a Master's degree in Education from Lesley University and teacher training from Shady Hill School. While at Artists for Alzheimer's (ARTZ) for three years, Peggy directed the ARTZ Seven Museum Network in the greater Boston area-Collaborating closely with teams of museum educators, college students, volunteers. She trained museums in access principles, methodologies of engagement and techniques for facilitation of art conversations. As independent practitioner, Peggy developed new museum programs and community engagement initiatives to spark creativity for adults and care partners. She has witnessed the power of the arts to positively transform the lived experience, foster new perspectives and human connections that spark healing and wellbeing. While at ARTZ, New Program Development Initiatives: Meet Me at the Coolidge....and make memories, an interactive film program for individuals with memory loss at Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA It Takes A Village in Brookline, MA, a weekly network of art and culture of programs in one geographic area. Meet Me Through My Art: An Intergenerational Exchange: deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park Exhibit. I'm Still Here: Expressive Painting Exhibit: Hearthstone Alzheimer's Care programs As independent art and culture practitioner, New Program Initiatives: Telling Our Stories community engagement art, culture & story, Beverly COA CAM Connections Museum Program, Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, MA The Memory Gallery at Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine Second Saturdays at Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Wenham Connects Age and Dementia Friendly Initiative Town of Wenham Nantucket Thrives Age & Dementia Friendly Workshop Series Art Gallery Conversations & Materials Exploration Workshops at Day By Day Adult Day Photovoice Training: Using Cameras & Writing to Empower Communication with individuals living with memory loss: Hallkeen Management & Senior Living Residences |