Category Archives: News in the Arts
Nancy Goodhart, EngAGE COO, on “Arts of Aging” Panel at Sierra Madre Playhouse 9/13
The “Arts of Aging” panel at Sierra Madre Playhouse is presented in conjunction with their production of The Gin Game, which runs through October 6th. This panel event is free, but if you visit the Facebook Event page, you can let them know … Continue reading
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NEA Report Reveals Findings about the Arts and Health in Older Adults
The findings of this new report are at the core of what EngAGE does: “Older adults who create art and attend arts events have better health outcomes than adults who do neither.” Staying Engaged: Health Patterns of Older Americans Who … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives NEA Grant
More Than $82 Million Awarded for Arts Projects Nationwide Includes $15,000 awarded to EngAGE, Inc. National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects across the country in the … Continue reading
EngAGE Awarded California Arts Council “Research in the Arts” Grant
The California Arts Council announced its plans to award$45,000 to EngAGE as part of its “Research in the Arts” pilot program. Research in the Arts was developed to foster original research on the value and impact of the arts. Grantees will … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter to Give Keynote at Oregon Arts Summit
Tim Carpenter, Founder and Executive Director of EngAGE, will deliver the keynote to open the Summit on Friday, Oct. 7, at the LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis, OR. In his keynote, Tim will focus on how artistic pursuits can make … Continue reading
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EngAGE Receives California Arts Council “Creative California Communities” Grant
The California Arts Council, a state agency, announced that it plans to award $54,000 to EngAGE as part of its Creative California Communities program. EngAGE is one of only forty-one grantees statewide for this program. The Creative California Communities program supports … 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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