Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Civic Engagement Through Intergenerational Arts Programs

The arts are a powerful tool for bringing generations and cultures together. Intergenerational arts pair children, youth and young adults with older people in dance, theater, music, visual arts and literary projects. In this workshop, participants will learn about developmental needs across the aging spectrum and how to best design arts programs that meet the needs of both young and older people. Participants will also learn best practices in intergenerational arts programming in the United States. Learn the developmental theory that underlies the pairing of young and older groups for arts programming, Learn about best practice programs in various settings, Participate in exercises for working with intergenerational arts groups.  Presenters: Gay Hanna, PhD, MFA, Executive Director, National Center for Creative Aging; Susan Perlstein, Director of Education, National Center for Creative Aging.

 
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) obtained a discount for this event for Cultural Alliance Members - $63 for half day (previously $85) and $126 for full day (previously $170).  If you are interested in this special rate - please contact Kate Clark at PCA by Friday, August 21.  If PCA receives 10 session requests collectively, the rate will apply.  215-765-9000 x5072 or kclark@pcaphl.org   
 
 
 

The arts are a powerful tool for bringing generations and cultures together. Intergenerational arts pair children, youth and young adults with older people in dance, theater, music, visual arts and literary projects. In this workshop, participants will learn about developmental needs across the aging spectrum and how to best design arts programs that meet the needs of both young and older people.