Catalyst is an exhibition of artwork by people with Parkinson's disease. Hosted by the Penny School Gallery, Kingston, in collaboration with the Parkinson's Disease Society CREATE IT Millenium Awards Scheme. This is the first curated show in London of work arising from art as therapy programs for Parkinson's.

Over fifty works selected from groups in Australia and England demonstrate the triumph of creative ability over disability through the therapeutic combination of meditation and art activity to relieve the distressing symptoms of progressive illness. The calming effect of wet-on-wet watercolour, the surprising chance outcome of monoprinting, the magical spread of colour and the quirkiness of clay have stimulated this lively and thought provoking exhibition.

Catalyst is a visual affirmation of a life-enhancing process.

To complement this exhibtion, art workshops will be held most mornings for people with Parkinson's.
Celebrated composerand saxophonist Barbara Thompson, MBE has kindly agreed to perform at the final workshop on Thursday 17th July.
There will be a wrap-up plenary session on Friday 18th July from 1.30 to 3.30, led by Professor Diane Waller, followed by the launch of her book, Arts Therapies and Progressive Illness-Nameless Dread, sponsored by Brunner-Routledge.