Category Archives: Art/Architecture

News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Jewelry

LBSAC residents enjoy a beading and jewelry-making class that teaches the art of making wearable art. Instructor Toni Byrd reports: This month was very productive. The students have created beautiful and unique jewelry with beads, seashells and fruit seeds to create wire … Continue reading

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News from Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments: Art

“Discovery Through Art” is a new program at Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino. Program description: An 8 week course offered by CSUSB Art Instruction Department as part of their inter-generational community outreach program. The course’s curriculum aims … Continue reading

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“Art-Making Is Powerful Medicine” – Senior Planet

EngAGE has long advocated the power of the arts in benefiting health, so we’re pleased to be included as a resource in today’s article by Alexis Collazo on Senior Planet. Check out the useful list of arts organizations, plus get some DIY … Continue reading

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News from Magnolia @ 9th: Collage, Mixed Media, & Watercolors

From Magnolia at 9th Senior Apartments in San Bernardino: Art with Matt instructor Matthew McMillon leads both beginner and advanced artists in learning about different techniques and mediums while exploring and discovering their own creative potential. Projects: Collage Mixed-Media Art-Making … Continue reading

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News from Portofino: Printmaking

At Portofino Villas in Pomona, Art with Matt is a dynamic class that introduces residents to an array of art techniques and media while encouraging their own creativity potential. Projects: Printmaking- Creating Editions Linoleum Cutting and Block Printing Rubber Cut Process Creating … Continue reading

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News from Magnolia @ Highland: “Discovery Through Art” Group Art Show

EngAGE Regional Programs Director Alma Wright reports from the Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino: We had a culminating event to celebrate our residents’ participation in Cal State University at San Bernardino’s Art Instruction Dept. community outreach program. … Continue reading

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News from the Jasmine: Art

News from the Jasmine at Founder’s Village in Fountain Valley, CA: Art Class provides a relaxing environment for residents to explore their creativity through different art mediums. Recently the class experimented with watercolor and wax transfer, and acrylic on canvas … Continue reading

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