The Woodlands Arts Council has launched its new Senior Art Program, offering creative workshops, visual arts opportunities and other arts experiences for seniors in Montgomery County, according to a Jan. 29 news release.
TWAC is partnering with Interfaith of The Woodlands to help deliver workshops and art kits to seniors with limited access to visual arts opportunities, according to the release.
How it works
Dandridge Reed, a local artist and educator acting as instructor for the program, has guided participants through hands-on visual arts activities and creative learning experiences, according to the release. Since the initial program launch in September, TWAC reports a strong community response. The
Senior Art Program will continue throughout the year, adding more workshops and engagement opportunities, with the next activity planned in February.
TWAC has provided programs such as a senior watercolor art kit activity over the holiday season through a grant from The Montgomery County Community Foundation and the partnership with Interfaith, allowing seniors to create projects at home through 165 kits distributed in the community.
Information about TWAC’s Senior Art Program can be found here: www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/programs.
Quote of note
“The arts bring people together, and we’re excited to extend that opportunity to seniors in our community through this new program,” said Jenny Carattini-Wright, CEO and executive director of The Woodlands Arts Council. “The response so far has been incredibly encouraging, and we’re proud to continue building creative experiences that support connection, joy, and community for older adults across Montgomery County.”
