description
John Donato, an instructor for the program, "Creating Whimsical Masterpieces with Pastels," part of the Delaware Division of the Arts' Creative Aging Pilot.
The Access Creative Aging initiative, in partnership with the Delaware Division of Libraries, is designed to provide Delaware’s older population with opportunities for artistic expression, social interaction, and enhanced mental and physical health through meaningful engagement in the arts.
This initiative is part of the larger project, Leveraging State Investments in Creative Aging, supported by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. Lifetime Arts trained and coached Delaware teaching artists and librarians in program design and implementation as part of this initiative.
subject terms
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Aging & Longevity > Adult Education
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Aging & Longevity > Lifelong Learning
Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging
Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation
Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness
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
Creative Aging > Teaching Artistry
related organizations
Delaware Division of Libraries
Delaware Division of the Arts
state
resource type
Videosyear
2022art form
program site type
creative aging initiative
Leveraging State Investments in Creative Aging (2021-2022)
funders
E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, National Assemnbly of State Arts Agencies