Resources
The Chorus Impact Story: Singing for A Lifetime
via Chorus America | Reports | 2019
From Chorus America: “The Chorus Impact Study: Singing for a Lifetime was conducted by leading research firm Grunwald Associates, the organization that previously conducted the 2009 study. Researchers did online surveys with more than 5,700 …
Stories for Change: Leadership Examples of Expanding the Arts to New Audiences
Reports | 2012
From the Introduction: “Stories for Change is a compendium of best practices that builds upon the findings of Culture Connects All: Rethinking Audiences in Times of Demographic Change, the 2010 report by Partners for Livable …
Arts as an Industry: Their Economic Impact on New York City and New York State
Reports | 2006
From the Report Summary: “It is widely recognized that the arts are essential to the city and state of New York, which enjoys a global reputation for cultural excellence and opportunity. In the past quarter …
Vitality Arts
Reports
Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you …
Thought Leader Forum on Arts & Aging
Reports | 2011
From the Report: “In 2009, Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) launched a series of initiatives to more proactively address topics of importance to its members. GIA is reaching out to grantmakers in other sectors working …
The Summit on Creativity and Aging in America
Reports | 2016
From NEA: “A report from The Summit on Creativity and Aging in America, in collaboration with the 2015 White House Conference on Aging held May 18, 2015 at the National Endowment for the Arts.”
Staying Engaged: Health Patterns of Older Americans Who Engage in the Arts – an Analysis Based on the Health and Retirement Study
Reports | 2017
From the Preface: “Staying Engaged examines data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a nationally representative sample of older adults (in this case, aged 55 years and older) who are tracked longitudinally. In 2014, …
Creative Aging in the USA: State of the Field
via International Journal of Creativity and Human Developmet | Reports | 2017
From guest editor Dr. Raquel Chapin Stephenson: “I am proud to introduce the rich and meaningful work of a handful of creative aging professionals in this special issue. As an art therapist, artist, educator and …
The Sightlines Project: Seeing Our Way to Living Long and Living Well in 21St Century America
via Stanford University Center of Longevity | Reports | 2016
This report reviews social relationship patterns over the lifespan, discussing how interrupters like social media have influenced the way we connect and highlighting the importance of social connectedness on physical and mental health. For researchers …
Well Into Older Age — Age & Opportunity and the Evidence: What Research Says About the Value of Promoting Participation of Older People
via Age & Opportunity | Reports | 2010
The overall objective of this report is to examine the work of Age & Opportunity within an international context, and to explore its various impacts on age and ageing in Ireland today. The report provides …