Creative Aging Overview
An introduction to creative aging, and how it improves the lives of older adults.
60 minutes
- Research on arts and aging
- Inherent biases about aging
- Best practices in the field
- What’s different about adult learning
- How to apply K-12 arts ed expertise to 55+
- How to develop responsive programming that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable
Undoing Ageism
Learn how ageism impacts program design—and how creative aging can help overcome it in your institution.
90 minutes
- New research on ageism’s impacts
- About personal age beliefs and biases
- How arts programming challenges ageist stereotypes and fosters connection
- Strategies to make their organization more age-friendly
Foundations for
Teaching Artists
Learn how to design and deliver inclusive and responsive creative aging programs in diverse settings
6 hours
- Exemplary programs across artistic disciplines
- Program curriculum design
- How to embed social engagement activities
- Ageism’s impact on program design
- Best practices for in-person and virtual programming
- How to partner with older adult communities
Foundations for Orgs
Learn how to launch creative aging programming and engage necessary stakeholders to support its success.
6 hours
- The planning, delivery, and sustainability of successful programming
- How to develop impactful cross-sector and community partnerships
- How to deliver programming
Curriculum Design
for Teaching Artists
Receive customized feedback on your creative aging curricula.
6 hours
- How to further develop and design a curriculum for older adults
Inclusive By Design
for Teaching Artists
Dive deeper into designing inclusive programs for diverse abilities and learning styles.
6 hours
- How ageism and ableism impact program delivery
- Accessibility best practices
- How to apply universal design principles to their curriculum
- How to utilize artform-specific adaptive tools to design fully inclusive programs
Funding + Sustainability
Masterclass
Equip your team with practical tools and advice for growing and sustaining creative aging.
90 minutes
- Current data and trends in the field that support creative aging across sectors
- Strategies for integrating creative aging into your budgeting, planning, partnership development, and fundraising to maximize success