Resources
Dance Exchange “Dance On” Program
Programs and Initiatives | 2022
Dance On is a program developed by the Dance Exchange in Takoma Park, MD, that brings together its creative aging and intergenerational dance programs. These include an annual Dance On Festival for older adults, educators, …
North Carolina Intergenerational Theatre Workshop
Websites | 2022
Since 1981, the North Carolina State Company has offered a free week long workshop designed to “bridge the gap of understanding between teens and seniors.” Participants ages 13-17 and 60+ share their personal stories and …
New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
Websites | 2022
The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) includes musicians of all ages and skill levels. Its mission is to, “connect people of all ages from diverse communities through music education and orchestral and chamber music performances,” …
SilverKite Tales: Inspiring Stories About the Arts and Connection
Audio and Podcasts | 2022
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 …
Silver Kite Intergenerational Theatre: Performing Stories, Sharing Lives
Websites | 2022
Silver Kite Intergenerational Theatre Company recruits diverse performers who represent a range of ages, races, genders, and experiences. Together, they create original theatre pieces that incorporate their personal stories. Performances are offered in community centers, …
Developing the Art–Technology Intergenerational Community Program for Older Adults’ Health and Social Connectedness
Reports | 2021
This report on ACIT (an intergenerational art-technology program) discusses the development, implementation and evaluation of a university based initiative designed to use art to promote individual older adults’ health, well-being, and social connectedness. College students …
The Photography and Memory Project: Adapting an Intergenerational Program During a Global Pandemic
Articles and Blog Posts | 2021
This article discusses the issues and outcomes surrounding a university-library-museum partnership that connected undergraduate students with community living older adults for a photography-based intergenerational program. The 4-year face-to-face program was interrupted after 2 years by …
Community Spotlight: Photography and Memory Project
Programs and Initiatives | 2021
The Photography and Memory Project is a four-year initiative of the Denver Art Museum, Denver University (DU), and the Denver Public Library that brought DU students and older adults together to exchange personal snapshots and …
Harnessing the Power of Age Diversity: Getting the Best Out of the Five-Generation Workforce
Articles and Blog Posts | 2022
From HBR.org: “Generational identity should be a source of learning, not division.” “Are tensions between different generations escalating? In organizations, lack of trust between older and younger workers often yields a culture of competition and …
You’re Overlooking a Source of Diversity: Age
Audio and Podcasts | 2022
From HBR.org: “A conversation with Miami University professor Megan Gerhardt on benefiting from generational differences. Megan Gerhardt, management professor at Miami University, studies the impact of generational conflict on organizations. She says too many leaders …