Resources
Innovative “School of Drag” Event Mixes Generations and Gender Performance
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In May 2019, gender performers of all ages wowed local audiences at the culminating event for “School of Drag,” an innovative arts workshop series held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Tucson, AZ. …
Stories About Stories: Diversity and Complexity at Two Memorable Memoir Events
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Lifetime Arts’ Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ed Friedman, shared his experience with attending two memoir writing programs at Mt. Kisco Senior Recreation Department and The LOFT: LGBT Community Services Center. The programs are part of …
50 More Minnesota Artists Trained in Creative Aging Program Model
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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 …
Lifetime Arts Featured in Inaugural Creative Aging Track at National Guild Conference
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To meet the growing demand for Creative Aging programming across the U.S., for the first time ever, the National Guild for Community Arts Education introduced a Creative Aging Track at their 82nd national conference held recently in …
Boston Creative Aging Program Highlights
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Earlier this year, Mayor Martin J. Walsh along with the Age Strong Commission and the Office of Arts and Culture announced a partnership with Goddard House Community Initiatives and Lifetime Arts that has brought free …
“A Storied Life”: A New Generation of Digital Storytellers Emerges
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In January, the culminating event for, “A Storied Life,” a 12-week digital storytelling workshop, taught by Theresa Dawson, was held at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) and offered in partnership with The Knolls, a …
How Libraries Help Combat Loneliness
via Arts Council England | Articles and Blog Posts
From the article, “How Libraries Help Combat Loneliness:” “Loneliness affects more than 9 million people across the country. Find out how libraries are at the forefront doing great work to bring people together.”
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
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From the ELSA website: “The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) collects data from people aged over 50 to understand all aspects of ageing in England. More than 18,000 people have taken part in the …
To Charge or Not to Charge? A Dilemma for Programming Librarians
via Programming Librarian | Articles and Blog Posts
This articles focuses in on the emerging dilemma around whether libraries should charge a fee for patrons to participate in programs.
Creative Aging 101: Taking Steps to Build Your Program
Creative Aging 101 Resource
During this challenging time when in-person training and programming are “on pause,” Lifetime Arts is offering this free, abridged version of our day-long, in-person Creative Aging training to anyone interested in learning more about this …