Meet Senior Planet’s Panel of Older Artists

Join us in supporting and celebrating older adult artists! Live from Colorado, Senior Planet is excited to host a panel discussion on March 5 featuring older adult  artists.  Whether you paint, take photos of your cat or love crafting, there are numerous digital tools to help you in your artistic endeavors.

Senior Planet celebrates and supports your inner artist! Live from Colorado, Senior Planet will host a panel discussion featuring older adult artists. Whether you are an inspiring artist or an established one , we’ll introduce you to digital tools that can help artists draw inspiration, create masterpieces and display your work. Panelists will discuss their journeys as artists, what tech they’ve found useful, and what aspiring artists need to know. 

 

Did you know that Senior Planet has programming that can support older adult artists?! During this event we will highlight Senior Planet’s programs that provide helpful skills that can support artists. If you are an artist and you want to brush up on some digital skills check out some of our programs listed below! 

• Need digital tools to promote yourself or your art? Take our self-paced How to Build a Website course to create a website for your work! 
• Looking for creative inspiration? Discover how AI can get your creative juices flowing
• Want to learn how to use social media to advertise your work? Check out our social media classes!

 

MEET THE PANELISTS

Darrell Anderson 

Darrell’s work is rooted in his desire to unite the world through art. He has represented his hometown of Denver in its sister city of Brest, France, as an ambassador of art and cultural exchange, making return visits to create a community mosaic there. He has taught art workshops on a Navajo Reservation in Arizona; in Australia; in Beijing; in Burkina Faso, West Africa; and in small communities throughout Colorado’s rural, eastern plains. He also has completed a wide range of projects aimed at building community and raising money for several nonprofit organizations, including Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs; the Denver Center for the Performing Arts; The Women’s Foundation of Colorado; and the Colorado Ballet, where his beautiful paintings are showcased in the company’s downtown studios. “His journey with the Colorado Ballet has been a shining example of what’s possible with engagement and collaboration,” the ballet said of its relationship with him.   The Denver Art Museum’s Alliance of Contemporary Art has recognized his career of community service in art with the AFKEY Award. Learn more about him here: https://darrellanderson.com/

Anderson Photographer: Brien Hollowell; Darrell Anderson owns all rights.

Sara Frances

Ms. Frances holds an a MA (Comparative Literature); her professional photographic association degrees are M.Photog.Cr, EA-ASP, API. She is a speaker for Colorado Humanities and New Mexico Humanities. She mentors other artists in book design and publication through workshops in independent publishing, memoir, altered books, and art-diaries that are hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning at University of Denver, Southwest Writers, Castle Rock Writers, and PPA and ASofP (both photographic/design associations). She curates and moderates monthly virtual panel discussions of art and life for the acclaimed Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM.  See her work at her website:  https://photomirage.com/  

Photographer: Sara Frances

 

Sandy Marvin

Sandy Marvin is a lifelong artist with a curriculum vitae of art careers that includes medical artist, calligrapher, sign painter, graphic designer, high school art teacher and now fine artist. Her degree is in art and art history from Northwestern University. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and has received several awards in PSC shows, including First Place in the 2017 Signature Members Show and Best of Show in the 2020 Signature Members Show.  Her website is here: https://www.sandymarvin.com/

Photo by: Sandy Marvin

Moderator: Danielle Schulz  

Danielle Schulz (she/her) joined the Denver Art Museum (DAM) in 2015 as Adult & Access Programs Coordinator and currently serves as the Associate Director of Lifelong Learning and Accessibility. Dedicated to an accessible and inclusive future, she works with colleagues and community members to promote inclusive practices that ensure visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy and be inspired by their interaction with art.

Photo by: Danielle Schulz

The panel discussion will take place March 5 at the Senior Planet Center in Denver (directions here) and will be live streamed on Zoom here. Want to attend in person? Register here. 

 

As Program Lead, Aaron A. Santis is driven to support and grow Senior Planet programing throughout Colorado. Aaron oversees Senior Planet programs in Colorado, manages the expert Colorado training team, and helps expand the network of Senior Planet partners. Aaron is Senior Planet’s former Program Manager for New York City. As Program Manager in New York, he managed Senior Planet’s flagship center in New York City, planned programs, and managed an excellent team of volunteers.