Art Against Ageism

We’ve been busy! Find out what we’ve been up to here: https://lnkd.in/eE3Dypgm

We are so thrilled about our partnership with Mather on this incredible initiative aimed at boosting positive age beliefs and raising awareness of ageism. Via an online workshop that includes the distribution of art kits to 300 people 55 and older from across the U.S., participants will create a story quilt as they learn about artistic activism and activist artists along the way. 🖼️🎨 We can’t wait to see how it unfolds and to share the evaluation data once it’s complete! #agingisliving #storyquilts #artisticactivism

We are so excited to be partnering with Forest Hills of DC on a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant this year!! As part of the launch of our initiative, which will feature a dynamic public art installation at Forest Hills, our Co-Founders Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans conducted a workshop last week with residents, staff, volunteers, family members and more. 🎨🖼️ They discussed ageism, the impact it has on people and systems, and how the project will unfold and include beautiful portraits from photographer Marvin Bowser. 📸 As we work toward the installation this September, we are partnering with DC-based organizations, such as Tenleytown Main Street and others, to encompass the community in this innovative work that we hope will bring greater visibility to the people who live and work at Forest Hills — and nursing homes and assisted living communities everywhere.

We are very excited about this discussion — next week! Register below!

On this Juneteenth, we are excited to amplify the art of a movement to raise awareness of Juneteenth with Absolute Equality, an organization that use public art and creativity to educate and engage communities in the social dialogue about racial equity and social justice while highlighting the significance of Juneteenth and the eternal pursuit of freedom and Absolute Equality. Learn more about their important work here: https://lnkd.in/gZRJjayR The photo below, at the African America Research Center in Houston, is one of many murals created by Absolute Equality artists. #Juneteenth #artisticactivism

This is art that tackles ageism!! #artisticactivism https://lnkd.in/e7Tm-3aw

Our Co-Founders Jordan Evans and Meg LaPorte spent some time aging recently at some amazing conferences with the Own Your Age Photo Booth. Thanks to LeadingAge Maryland, Volunteers of America, Longevity + Inclusion Alliance, The Eden Alternative, and LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware for inviting us to your events! We LOVE seeing the joyful and creative expressions among the participants when they do their part to dismantle age biases. 📸✍🏼🎨 To find out more about what we do, our upcoming projects, and where rhe booth will show up next, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e97G-sNX DM us to find out how we can add some sparkle, joy, and FUN to your next event! #ownyourage #sayyourage #agingisliving

These are the testaments that warm our hearts! Thank you, Paula Sobb! #artagainstageism #agingisliving

We are pretty sure that The Eden Alternative 30th Anniversary Conference attendees are having the MOST fun owning ages and dismantling age biases! 📸✍🏼🎨 Thanks to our many Own Your Age Photo Booth participants here in King of Prussia, Pa: Penny Cook, Rebecca Priest, Angie McAllister, Joan Devine, Jack York, Dr. Bill Thomas, Jeff Jerebker, Meg Mooney, Christopher Ridenhour, GFN, Deke Cateau, Jordan Evans, Casey Acklin, and so many more!!! #OwnYourAge #SayYourAge #ArtAgainstAgeism

What a fantastic endeavor from Age Without Limits!