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50 More Minnesota Artists Trained in Creative Aging Program Model
Articles and Blog Posts
In July 2019, Aroha Philanthropies and the Minnesota State Arts Board offered the third in a series of Creative Aging trainings for teaching artists working in all arts disciplines. The event, held at the Minneapolis …
Creative Aging Continues in Northern Wisconsin Libraries
Articles and Blog Posts
In April 2019, in continuation of a statewide training being conducted by Lifetime Arts, Education Director, Annie Montgomery, and teaching artist, Julie Kline, traveled to northern Wisconsin to deliver two full-day professional development workshops on Creative …
Inclusive Arts Vermont Resources
via Inclusive Arts Vermont | Websites
Inclusive Arts Vermont have put together a comprehensive resource list on how best to engage people of all abilities in the arts, including a list of resources specifically for teaching artists.
Online Workshops for Improv and Theatre Teachers (Sliding Scale)
Websites
Elana Fishbein is an improv instructor, consultant, and performer based in New York City. She has designed curriculum and facilitated improv workshops for corporations, non-profits, and educational institutions all over the United States and beyond. …
SilverKite Tales: Inspiring Stories About the Arts and Connection
Audio and Podcasts
Silver Kite Community Arts has developed a monthly podcast, Kite Tales, that features personal stories about how the arts can play a role in fostering cross-generational connections. Each episode includes a SilverKite teaching artist who …
The Academy for Creative Aging
Academic Courses
From the academy website: The Academy for Creative Aging is an online resource for teaching artists, educators, and providers to learn how the aging brain responds to creative learning. This module-based, certificate program enables teaching artists to …
The Creative Connections Project- Fully-Funded Arts Programs for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Press Releases
Arts for the Aging is seeking long term care communities of older adults located in Montgomery County, Maryland to receive four therapeutic arts programs at no cost to selected communities. Montgomery County Department of Health …
What Do the 7 Principles of Universal Design Look Like in the Art Room?
via The Art of Education University | Articles and Blog Posts
Lindsey McGinnis shares how universal design principles support inclusion and accessibility in art programs. Much of this is applicable to creative aging programs so this can be a helpful resource for teaching artists.