ARTS UNBOUND
WHATAn art gallery and educational art studio for those living with physical, developmental or mental disabilities, and seniors.
WHYPromotes artistic achievement and careers for those living with physical, developmental or mental disabilities and seniors.
WHEREArts Unbound.
Cate Lazen –Founder.
New Jersey, USA.
Cate Lazen –Founder.
New Jersey, USA.
Program Description
Arts Unbound promotes visual arts, painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, digital media, jewelry-design and more.
The senior art program provides the following services to help older adults and others achieve their artistic goals. The program provides:Art Education - Group and one on one in studio, in-home classes or at residential facilities, day programs, senior centers.
Portfolio Review and Assistance to senior artists in applying to Art Schools.
Curation and Installation.
Art workshops.
Art Festivals.
Art Exhibits.
Painting Parties.
- Increased confidence, self-esteem and feelings of accomplishment.
- Embracing new and positive aspects of their lives.
- Counterbalancing challenges to mental wellbeing associated with loss.
- For those with dementia, improved cognitive function, communication, enjoyment of life, memory, and creative thinking.
- Opportunities for meaningful social contact and friendship.
- Reduced stigmatizing attitudes of being an older adult.
- Improved relationships between caregivers and elderly people with dementia.
- Increased community connection.
source: artsunbound.org
Aging Programs
Senior Activities
Senior Theater and Senior Arts