Resources
Visual Arts Class and Culminating Event at the Neon Museum
Videos | 2020
From The Neon Museum’s YouTube Channel: “The Neon Museum, with generous support from Aroha Philanthropies and Vitality Arts, teamed up with Sprat teaching artists to present the Creative Aging Visual Interpretation workshop series at Ne10 …
The Wall Film
Videos
“The Wall,” produced by Aroha Philanthropies, challenges all of us to look at aging from a new point of view and combat ageism through learning and making art.
A Dose of Creativity
Videos | 2016
Teaching Artist are key to delivering creative aging programs. In this video, you will hear stories from older adult students about how their artmaking and learning experiences impact all aspects of their life.
S.A.F.E. Planning Design Elements for Creative Aging Programs Guide
Toolkits | 2020
Creative aging programming is distinct from other community-based learning in that it ensures that the needs of older adult learners are met, their art-making skills are developed, explored, and practiced, and community is built through …
Creative Aging 101: Case Study — Storytelling
Creative Aging 101 Resource | 2020
In this case study, Lifetime Arts Trainer, Lauren Jost, talks about “I Know a Thing or Two,” a storytelling series that she taught at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch.
Creative Aging 101: Case Study — Comedy Workshop
Creative Aging 101 Resource | 2020
In this case study, Lifetime Arts Trainer, Vinny Mraz, talks about the “Comedy Workshop” program which he has led in senior centers in the NYC area. This case study provides insight into the variety of …
Creative Aging 101: Case Study — Drawing and Printmaking
Creative Aging 101 Resource | 2020
In this case study, Lifetime Arts Trainer, Antonia Perez, discusses the drawing and printmaking program, “Plein Air Drawing,” that she taught at the Jacob A. Riis Senior Center in Queens, NY.
Creative Aging 101: Sharing Roles & Responsibilities
Creative Aging 101 Resource | 2020
In this Lifetime Arts “Teaching Artist Talks” video, trainers Vinny Mraz and Antonia Perez talk about the planning and communication required in order to organize the division of labor between themselves and their partners effectively.
Creative Aging 101: Challenging Partnerships
Creative Aging 101 Resource | 2020
In this Lifetime Arts “Teaching Artist Talks” video, trainers Antonia Perez and Vinny Mraz talk about how they have worked through natural challenges that arise within many partnerships with host organizations, and how cooperative flexibility …
Creative Aging 101: Strong Partnerships with Senior Service Organizations
Creative Aging 101 Resource | 2020
In this Lifetime Arts “Teaching Artist Talks” video, trainers Vinny Mraz and Antonia Perez discuss ideas and strategies they use to build organic and successful partnerships with senior service organization partners who host their Creative …