Resources
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.
New Initiative Catalyzes State-Level Partnerships to Advance Creative Aging in Western States
Press Releases
Cross-sector, state-level partnerships are key to sustaining and ensuring access to creative aging programming, especially for older adults in rural communities. Research shows that these arts education programs contribute significantly to healthy aging and increased …
Creative Aging: Why Arts Educators Need to Engage Older Learners Now
Articles and Blog Posts
This article was published on CourseStorm, a platform which provides accessible, online education registration and management support for organizations that offer classes and programs to the public — many of which focus on arts education. …
Can America Age Gracefully?
via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts
From the article: “America may still think of itself as a young nation, but as a society, it is growing old. Thanks to falling birthrates, longer life expectancy and the graying of the baby boomer …
Drawing Connection: Art Class Unites Formerly Unhoused Men with Case Managers
Articles and Blog Posts
As part of the Vitality Arts Project for Art Museums Initiative, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) and Catholic Charities Twin Cities Higher Ground campus collaborated on a six-week drawing program this summer for older …
Int’l Creative Aging Summit Resource Guide
Research and Studies
This comprehensive resource guide is compiled of nearly a hundred documents, research reports, video links, and case stories shared by presenters and participants during the 2023 International Creative Aging Summit, held virtually on June 6 …
Social Prescribing for the Arts: A Promising Framework for Arts & Health Collaboration in the U.S. & Beyond
Creative Aging Resource Journals
In this issue, we explore the emerging research and practices of social prescribing for the arts (SPA) and discuss the future of SPA efforts as a vital component of arts and health services in the …
Creative Aging Programs Foster Friendships & Creative Liberty for LGBTQIA+ Community in Utah
Articles and Blog Posts
From the Article: Learn more about two innovative programs implemented via a partnership between the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and Utah Pride Center and explore more creative aging programs and resources that support the needs and interests of …
2023 International Creative Aging Summit
Websites
Paradigm Shift: Advancing the Cultural Rights of Older People A Free, Virtual Convening on June 6 and 7, 2023 The 3rd annual International Creative Aging Summit channeled the collective energy of more than 250 arts and …
In-person, Virtual, Onsite, Offsite, and Blended: Making Responsive Programs Happen for Older Adults
Articles and Blog Posts
From Article: One of the many lessons we learned from the pandemic is that remote/virtual programming is a viable (and likely ongoing) method for program delivery. Whether offered onsite or remotely, all successful creative aging …