Encounters With Seniors


In this new art encounter, MAMC met new seniors and reconnected with old friends. Vanessa and Elena facilitated the creation of artist books with a lively group of seniors ranging in age from their 70s to early 90s. Conversations about life, food, travel, and cold weather were interspersed with the energy of each activity as the pages filled with drawings and paintings in the sketchbooks and accordion books. It was very exciting for Vanessa to hear Elena conducting the class in Spanish and find her tongue in a new language while enjoying the universality of art as a common connection.

WORK & PROCESS

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Making Art Making Change is a non-profit charity committed to giving voice to social issues within communities through the use of visual arts, mixed media and story telling.

Our experienced artist educators are committed to creating a safe and fun space where participants can explore artistic expression while developing self awareness, collaboration skills and original creative thinking. Our focus is to facilitate dialogue and collaboration, thereby strengthening community bonds and reducing isolation.

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