description
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. Featured in the article is Heather Ikemire, Lifetime Arts’ Executive Director, who shares why now is the time for organizations and educators in the arts field to engage older adult learners and the myriad benefits of offering creative aging programming in their communities. Heather also shares examples of successful programming across the country and free resources which we have developed for organizations to utilize when getting started in this work.
subject terms
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Aging & Longevity > Adult Education
Aging & Longevity > Aging & Longevity
Aging & Longevity > Demographics
Aging & Longevity > Lifelong Learning
Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging
Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation
Community Engagement > Partnerships
Creative Aging > Arts Education
Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model
Creative Aging > Creative Expression
Creative Aging > Program Models
Creative Aging > Skills Mastery
Creative Aging > Social Engagement
contributor
Abigail Green
related organization
CourseStorm
states
resource type
Articles and Blog Postsyear
2023keywords
Creative Aging Foundations On Demand, Forever Learning Institute, Heather Ikemire, Rumriver Art Center