Category Archives: Art/Architecture
Reminder: ACE/121 Grand Opening and Resident Art Exhibit on Thursday, May 25
CIVITAS is the inaugural exhibit of ACE/121, an arts-focused affordable housing project and gallery. CIVITAS is the Latin word for “community” and the exhibit explores a deeper definition of the word through art. This group exhibit of 40 artworks represents the … Continue reading
How to Discover That You’re an Artist – Even If You Think You Aren’t
EngAGE encourages self-discovery and it’s always a special joy when that discovery involves the arts. Read Barbara Twardowski’s Next Avenue article entitled, “8 Tips to Become a Painter at Any Age: Practical advice for getting started from a happy late-in-life painter, … Continue reading
News from Coventry Court: Easel Donation
Residents who take instructor Nicole Galardo’s Paint & Sip art class at Coventry Court in Tustin, CA were delighted to discover that the community has received a donation of 50 hand-made wooden collapsible easels from Allan White of AH White Construction … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from Coventry Court: Essentials of Aging Class
This was the final group project for the Essentials of Aging class at Coventry Court in Tustin, CA. Residents brought in magazine and newspaper clippings that referenced different topics in the Essentials of Aging curriculum discussed over the past 14 weeks. … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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The Valuable Work of Teaching Artists: One Story
At EngAGE, we often talk about the transformative power of the arts. But it’s not just the students who are transformed; sometimes the Teaching Artists have had their own epiphanies. Here’s one example: About 15 years ago, Lucy Rose Fischer’s … Continue reading
Plenty to See at “Unseen Forces” Art Show Opening at PacArts
Resident muralist and fine artist, Regina Argentin, opened a solo exhibition entitled “Unseen Forces” at Pacific Avenue Arts Colony in San Pedro, CA, for First Thursday (May 4th). The reception brought a large crowd that gathered in the gallery to view … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging, LA County Arts & Culture
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News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony: Art Class
Marion, at Burbank Senior Artists Colony (BSAC), stayed after Art Class to continue drawing her vase and flowers. She said, “This is my first time ever and I didn’t know it would come out so good!” And another artist is … Continue reading
