Resources

E.A. Michelson Philanthropy: Videos to Inspire

Videos

From the E.A. Michelson Philanthropy Website: Enjoy these brief inspirational videos from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. We encourage you to share them — just click the paper airplane icon in the upper-right corner of each. To …

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Implementing and Expanding Virtual Programming For Older Adults

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From engAGED’s e-blast:  “With virtual programming here to stay as a way to reach older adults who are reluctant or unable to attend in person, engAGED worked with Project Advisory Committee member and subcontracted partner …

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“Peace 4 the Ages” Forges Intergenerational Bonds During COVID-19

Articles and Blog Posts

In the beginning of 2020, Michael Matthew Ferrell, founder of Alive & Kickin, a touring vocal ensemble of older adults “who rock,” collaborated with Sandy Boren-Barett, the CEO and Artistic Director of Stages Theatre Company, …

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Creative Aging: Watercolor Workshop with Karen Fitzgerald (Participant Artwork)

Programs and Initiatives

This presentation deck showcases the culminating artwork from participants who attended the 7-week virtual course, “Creative Aging: Watercolor Workshop with Karen Fitzgerald,” offered by the Brooklyn Public Library – New Utrecht Branch and part of …

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Your Voice, Your Life, Your Story: A Bridge to the Past Through Personal Narrative Writing (Anthology)

Programs and Initiatives

From Susan Buttenwieser, Teaching Artist: “The following is the seventh anthology produced by the Brooklyn Public Library’s Services for Older Adults Creative Aging writing workshops during the pandemic. Since late September, the participants have spent …

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The Lifetime Arts 2021 Year in Review

Videos

Lifetime Arts has stayed true to our mission and expanded our impact in our field in each of the years since our founding in 2008, and 2021 was no exception. This past year, we added …

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Navigating Healthy Aging in a Complicated Time

Articles and Blog Posts

The Central Vermont Council on the Arts (CVCOA) recently launched its 2021 Creative Care Kit Project which provides homebound or isolated older adults with access to teaching artists online, kits to support art-making in the …

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Ruth’s Table Virtual Drop-in Art Workshops

Programs and Initiatives

Online, Thursdays | 2-3pm PT Virtual Drop-in is a series of free weekly online art workshops with Ruth’s Table teaching artists and educators. Participants will experiment, create, and learn together with at-home art materials. Each …

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Rumriver Art Center’s Vitality Arts Virtual Gallery Show

Videos

The Spring 2021 Vitality Arts Virtual Gallery Show features participant art from Rumriver Art Center’s virtual creative aging classes in acrylic painting, watercolor, and hand-built pottery. These programs are part of the Seeding Vitality Arts …

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Adapting Creative Aging Course Design for Remote Program Delivery Guide

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Since launching the Creative Aging 101 mini-course in April 2020, Lifetime Arts also developed a series of recommendations designed to assist teaching artists and programming organizations who are considering offering remote classes. This guide addresses topics such …

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