Resources

New Initiative Catalyzes State-Level Partnerships to Advance Creative Aging in Western States

Press Releases

Cross-sector, state-level partnerships are key to sustaining and ensuring access to creative aging programming, especially for older adults in rural communities. Research shows that these arts education programs contribute significantly to healthy aging and increased …

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Creative Aging: Why Arts Educators Need to Engage Older Learners Now

Articles and Blog Posts

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. …

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Can America Age Gracefully?

via The New York Times   |   Articles and Blog Posts

From the article: “America may still think of itself as a young nation, but as a society, it is growing old. Thanks to falling birthrates, longer life expectancy and the graying of the baby boomer …

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Drawing Connection: Art Class Unites Formerly Unhoused Men with Case Managers

Articles and Blog Posts

As part of the Vitality Arts Project for Art Museums Initiative, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) and Catholic Charities Twin Cities Higher Ground campus collaborated on a six-week drawing program this summer for older …

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Int’l Creative Aging Summit Resource Guide

Research and Studies

This comprehensive resource guide is compiled of nearly a hundred documents, research reports, video links, and case stories shared by presenters and participants during the 2023 International Creative Aging Summit, held virtually on June 6 …

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Social Prescribing for the Arts: A Promising Framework for Arts & Health Collaboration in the U.S. & Beyond

Creative Aging Resource Journals

In this issue, we explore the emerging research and practices of social prescribing for the arts (SPA) and discuss the future of SPA efforts as a vital component of arts and health services in the …

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Creative Aging Programs Foster Friendships & Creative Liberty for LGBTQIA+ Community in Utah

Articles and Blog Posts

From the Article: Learn more about two innovative programs implemented via a partnership between the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and Utah Pride Center and explore more creative aging programs and resources that support the needs and interests of …

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2023 International Creative Aging Summit

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Paradigm Shift: Advancing the Cultural Rights of Older People A Free, Virtual Convening on June 6 and 7, 2023 The 3rd annual International Creative Aging Summit channeled the collective energy of more than 250 arts and …

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In-person, Virtual, Onsite, Offsite, and Blended: Making Responsive Programs Happen for Older Adults

Articles and Blog Posts

From Article: One of the many lessons we learned from the pandemic is that remote/virtual programming is a viable (and likely ongoing) method for program delivery. Whether offered onsite or remotely, all successful creative aging …

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Maintaining Dignity: A Survey of LGBT Adults Age 45 and Older

Articles and Blog Posts

From the Article: Three out of four adults age 45 and older who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender say they are concerned about having enough support from family and friends as they age. Many …

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