Flexible Support
Flexible Support
Arts and Aging: Tailored, Hands-On Arts Access for Older Adults
Amanda Cortes: Artspace and Springboard for the Arts; Adrienne Doyle: Juxtaposition Arts Tactical Lead and Development Associate; Alejandra Iannone: Interdisciplinary Artist and Sparkle Theatricals Creative Creative Director; Ryan-Olivia McCoy: Black Label Movement and Shapeshift dancer; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Sara Wilson: Lommen Abdo P.A. Attorney; Kate Walker: Valley Chamber Chorale Singer; Lauren White: Juxtaposition Arts; Ross Anderson: Praxis Photo Center; Gretchen Burau: American Museum of Asmat Art; Kathryn Mattson: arts supporter; Chavonn Williams Shen: Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop; Ronald Salazar: Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts
Anna Weggel, Artistic, Technical Production, Education; G Vue, Education, Organizational Development, Youth Programming; Josh Vang, Community Education, Youth Programming, Organizational Development; Karla Nweje, Artistic, Education, General Administration; Keri Wiese, Artistic, Marketing/Audience Development, Volunteerism; Tracy Krumm, Artistic, Education, Program Development;
ACHF Arts Education
Residents learn new arts skills and techniques; Residents gain awareness and appreciation for artistic disciplines and medium; Artists build their capacity through professional development. Interviews/Conversations with participants ; Observation
By speaking directly with clients who participated, we know that our older adult and disabled residents REALLY enjoyed these hands-on clay sessions, especially the joy and pride of getting their artwork back to keep. Residents looked forward to weekly ses