Category Archives: Burbank Senior Artists Colony

News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony: Shibori Dyeing Workshop

Residents at BSAC enjoyed a Japanese Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop. Their designs were so popular that they have requested a second workshop to make holiday gifts. ~ Megan Hocking – Creative Programs Director  

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Radio Rewind: NPR’s Morning Edition Visits EngAGE Senior Arts Colonies

In July of 2013, Morning Edition broadcast this report filed by Ina Jaffe. Listen to learn how EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter convinced developer John Huskey, president of Meta Housing, to join forces and create a radical new approach to senior housing: our … Continue reading

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How to Rent an EngAGE Community Apartment

We often receive emails asking about renting apartments in one of our EngAGE communities. All of our communities handle their own applications, so the best way to get started is to check our list for properties that are in areas … Continue reading

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USA Today: “Seniors Try Artist Colony as an Option”

EngAGE has received some wonderful press over the years covering everything from special events and awards to feature articles about our flagship communities and some of the people who live in them. Here’s an example from USA Today in 2013 … Continue reading

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New Video: “Seniors Getting Late-Life Arts Education”

An excellent new video from The National features our North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony community and Burbank Senior Artists Colony artist Walter Hurlburt. The National is CBC Television’s flagship news program. Airing seven days a week, the show delivers news, … Continue reading

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News from NoHo SAC: Walter Hurlburt’s Gallery Show Opening

Residents from NoHo SAC, BSAC, and the public turned out to enjoy the artwork of Walter Hurlburt at the opening night reception for his solo show at North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony. Walter had a thirty year career as a sign painter … Continue reading

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Celebrate Garden Discovery Day on Thursday, April 14th

You may have followed the progress on this blog of the Burbank Community Day School Garden. The school and garden are adjacent to Burbank Senior Artists Colony, and some of our community residents were instrumental in getting the garden growing, … Continue reading

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