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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

How Diane Abt Built a New Life as a Professional Artist

…online galleries. She spoke with us by phone from her Berkley studio. How did you make the transition from journalism to art? I’d always wanted to be an artist. Art-making…

Friday, March 30, 2018

Senior Artists at MoMA

…and Technology.” Guided by MoMA educator and artist Kirstin Broussard, participants used their imaginations and traditional art media, augmented with iPads and apps, to create the artworks. Art and iPads…

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

78-Year-Old Finds Art World Fame

…the campaign for recognition of older emerging artists across the Twittershere. .@Tate, pls reconsider the upper age limit for #TurnerPrize so older emerging artists like @RealLGallagher can be considered #ArtNotAgeism…

Monday, August 31, 2015

Street Art for the Joy of It

…gallery to sell his work. But as a street artist who wears a lot of his art, he doesn’t really need one. Since he was 18, Vega has been dressing…

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Art-Making: It’s Powerful Medicine

…Elders Share the Arts. Who Knew? Making Art Is Good for Your Health There’s been a steady growth in arts-and-culture programming for older people, likely a result of the Aging…

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Fun for the Brain: Make Art!

…This week, we’re adding art-making. Because making any type of art – singing or playing an instrument, writing a short story, painting, working with clay, making computer art – involves…

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

People We Love: Norma and Art Menard

Norma (age 71) and Art Menard (age 73) are 47-year married couple; both are polyglot educators with a passion for community building. Before retirement, Art taught 7th and 8th grade…

Monday, February 27, 2023

Q&A: Artist Kevin Blythe Sampson

artists make art because they want to, I make work because I have to. I don’t feel well if I’m not making art. Sampson with his completed “USS Mr. Imagination”…

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Creativity Meets Health in Simon Beck’s Stunning Snow Art

Simon Beck walks 40 thousand steps a day. He’s not just doing it for his health — he’s doing it for his art. Beck is a snow artist who creates…

Fri, April 12 EDT

The Art of Face Drawing

This session is offered in collaboration with Sktchy, a global arts community. Anyone, at any age, can learn to draw the human face. Join Tiffany S. DaVanzo, a portrait artist…

12/08/2023 EDT

The Art of Face Drawing

This session is offered in collaboration with Sktchy, a global arts community. Anyone, at any age, can learn to draw the human face. Join Tiffany S. DaVanzo, a portrait artist…

12/22/2023 EDT

Express Yourself with Art – Using Bright paper & Glitter to create Ornaments for your Holiday Celebrations

When was the last time you created art just for fun? Join us at the Senior Planet center to express yourself, experiment with new techniques, and make friends! Each one…

09/29/2023 EDT

Express Yourself with Art – Painting with Watercolors

When was the last time you created art just for fun? Join us at the Senior Planet center to express yourself, experiment with new techniques, and make friends! Each one…

11/17/2023 EDT

Express Yourself with Art – Thanksgiving Centerpieces

When was the last time you created art just for fun? Join us at the Senior Planet center to express yourself, experiment with new techniques, and make friends! Each one…

08/25/2023 EDT

Express Yourself with Art – Painting Using Bubble Wrap

When was the last time you created art just for fun? Join us at the Senior Planet center to express yourself, experiment with new techniques, and make friends! Each one…