Denver Art Museum

The Denver Museum of Art will launch the Creative Aging Project to provide in-community arts programs that advance Denver's priorities for the well-being of older adults, especially those who are unable to travel to the museum either due to physical or mental challenges or a lack of financial resources. Project components will include the development and evaluation of three program models: ten themed loan boxes filled with objects and activities designed to spark conversation and storytelling, shared memories, and group interaction, with associated training for care staff; three community-curated exhibitions co-created with older adults; and 20 artist-led sessions for art making, conversation, and guided mindful looking. The programs will be developed with community partners serving older adults and the City of Denver. A comprehensive evaluation plan will inform project development and refinement, assess impact on participants and community partners, and guide development of a framework to evaluate impact on healthy aging in the community over time.