Living & Learning
'To Survive on This Shore' has diverse narratives about aging and identity
APRIL 20, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel
Take our quiz to discover the art form needed in your life
MARCH 6, 2018 | By Alex Stahlmann
Artists with compromised vision have dazzled the world
JANUARY 16, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan
Work & Purpose
These three started artistic and nonprofit ventures to do it
NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
Building their own coffins sparks creativity, saves money and offers agency
NOVEMBER 3, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel
Slideshow
Curate an evening of cocktails and culture with these 10 artsy nights out
OCTOBER 3, 2017 | By Barbara and Jim Twardowski
Nurture your love of the arts surrounded by nature
JUNE 5, 2017 | By Barbara and Jim Twardowski
Why do arts matter as we age? We count down the top reasons to get creative.
MARCH 13, 2017 | By Heidi Raschke
An Influencer in Aging on how the arts can improve the lives of older adults
DECEMBER 14, 2016 | By Anne Basting
A Russian woman finally lets her inner artist break free
AUGUST 9, 2016 | By Margarita Gokun Silver
The class cost 10 bucks. Rediscovering the artist within: priceless.
AUGUST 2, 2016 | By Molly Guthrey
The public TV doc 'Almost There' starts out uplifting — then the unexpected happens
JULY 8, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon
He turns empty spaces into housing and incubators for culture
JUNE 14, 2016 | By Amy Knapp
When 'social inclusion' includes art, everyone in the community benefits
JUNE 2, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber
Health & Well-Being
College students and older adults become 'pals' in this creative arts program
MAY 27, 2016 | By Linda Bernstein
Jamie Bennett, from ArtPlace America, makes a strong case
MAY 11, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber
When students help older artists catalogue their work, everyone benefits
MAY 4, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter
3 tips from a pro on easy ways to pick up a brush and begin
APRIL 29, 2016 | By Heidi Raschke
Want to be a writer? A chef? A clown? Take a trip to help rediscover one of your passions.
APRIL 27, 2016 | By Rita Colorito
New York's Museum of Modern Art is reaching out to spark joy
APRIL 20, 2016 | By Linda Bernstein
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Special Report
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Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you age better through the arts and show that creativity has no age limit.
