Encouraging Creativity and Collaboration Online

Photo credits: Pattie Esquivel, Hermina Ban

Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Create + Collaborate program continues to have a deep and meaningful impact on participants. Participant quotes below demonstrate that throughout the pandemic, the transition to online programming has helped diminish social isolation through creativity and collaboration.

“This program has been so well constructed, planned, and executed that it gives all participants the opportunity to learn, share and collaborate individually and together.”

“Knowing many seniors who have really had a hard time with quarantine, I instead had a focus and a purpose, gaining new skills and new friends and a beautiful book to remind me in a poignant and positive way of the bigger picture.”

“The regular class has many benefits, but during the pandemic, the online class was a lifesaver.”

“I was having trouble feeling positive in a very difficult period and the class gave me focus and an artistic outlet for the future.”

“Anyone would be enriched by this extraordinary experience. The orchestration of this project in such a short time has been impressive in all aspects.”

“I am involved with other organizations and participate in Zoom activities, but none are so collaborative. I anticipate continuing encouragement from some of my classmates in ways I cannot yet imagine. I’ll be there for them as well.”