Andrew Eaton-Lewis, commissioned by the Baring Foundation and Luminate, has written a report on the numerous projects across Scotland that are, in diverse and sometimes groundbreaking ways, supporting older people in engaging with the arts.
Second edition of the report by The Baring Foundation, written by David Cutler with new case studies from councils across the UK
Laura Tanner shares the learning from a project at St George’s Bristol, which brought together secondary school students and older people from their community.
Thanh Sinden shares the learning from a programme of activities for older people and those living with dementia.
Demonstrate that your organisation values all generations by signing up to the Family Arts Campaign’s Age-Friendly Standards.
A collections of case studies, lessons and top tips on engaging older men in cultural activities.
Learn from Derby QUAD’s experience of engaging and working with over 60-year-olds in a participatory filmmaking project.
Discover top tips for recruiting participants for older people projects and responding to health and social issues. Plus gain valuable insight into Grants for the Arts funded projects.
This practical guide is designed to help arts venue managers and staff make the environment, facilities and programming of arts venues accessible to people with dementia.
The Cultural Commissioning Programme is a three-year programme running from July 2013 to June 2016, funded by Arts Council England. The programme works to help the arts and cultural sector engage in public sector commissioning and to enable public service commissioners to increase their awareness of the potential for arts and cultural organisations to deliver their outcomes. … Read more