The Utah Division of Arts & Museums was recently mentioned in a blog post from Lifetime Arts, a national leader in the movement to establish creative aging as an essential driver of health and well-being. From the blog post:
“In Utah, creativity is bringing communities together through art and celebration. Five creative aging programs across small towns like Nephi, Kanab, and Parowan engaged 65 older adults in ceramics, sketch booking, and painting — culminating in art shows that drew 162 community members to celebrate their work.
But Utah didn’t stop there. Guided by Lifetime Arts, partners including the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Commission on Aging, and Museum of Fine Arts launched the state’s first creative aging festival — Kaleidoscope: Aging with the Creative Spirit. Spanning 26 events across eight counties, it reached nearly 400 attendees (and counting). Support from Cambia Health Foundation, The University of Utah, and Jewish Family Service further expanded its impact. Read more about the festival’s impact in our recent blog.
Building on this momentum, the Utah state team is now engaging the Utah State Library Division, Davis County Health Department, and Department of Veterans & Military Affairs — broadening the network and positioning Utah as a national model for creative aging.”
Learn more about our Creative Aging program on our website.
Image: Musicians play at the Kaleidoscope Festival. Photo by Lansia Wann.
