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Mosaic Course Offered at John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Aroha is thrilled to support John Michael Kohler Arts Center’s creative aging program as part of the Seeding Vitality Arts in Museums initiative. This fall, the center offered a mosaic course through their Art Links Sheyboygan series for older adults in the Sheboygan, Wisconsin region. Participants in the 8-week program learned the basics of mosaic, designed a personal mosaic piece and created mosaic components that will become part of a large collaborative community mosaic piece.
"...I found myself completely immersed in our project with a deep sense of joy I haven't felt in a long time. I'm so thankful for being a part of Art Links. What a wonderful experience with a talented group of people!" - Student participant
Visit jmkac.org to learn more.
Photo Credit: Claire Carlson
MN Teaching Artist Training in Creative Aging
In July, Aroha Philanthropies and the Minnesota State Arts Board co-presented a teaching artist training in creative aging, equipping 50 Minnesota teaching artists to lead creative aging programs. The free training, facilitated by Lifetime Arts, included an orientation to ageism, a review of the unique needs of older adult learners, hands-on practice in developing creative aging curriculums, and practical ideas for increasing social engagement through creative activities. A committee of Minnesota teaching artists advised on the design of the training. This link includes a session-by-session account of the experience, written by Lifetime Arts.
A second Minnesota training will be offered on October 21 and 22, 2019 in Minneapolis. Interested Minnesota teaching artists can fill out a lottery registration form here. Stay tuned for more information to come.
Photo Credit: Sarah Drebelbis