The Role of the Arts in Building Social Connection

Sat Apr 01 2023 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

San Francisco Arts Commission Main Gallery | San Francisco

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The Role of the Arts in Building Social Connection
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A conversation with Art With Elders program partcipants
About this Event

Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 12-2pm

RSVP recommend but not required

Art With Elders uses the power of art, creativity, and community to enrich the journey of aging. In this conversation, Art With Elders program participants discuss their experiences moving from isolation to connection by engaging in group creative practice.

This program is planned in conjunction with , an exhibition featuring over 90 artworks by elder artists in the Bay Area. The exhibition is on view through August 25, 2023 at San Francisco City Hall from Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.


ABOUT ART WITH ELDERS

Founded in 1991, Art With Elders engages older adults in fine arts classes and shares their work and life experience through public exhibits. Through classes and exhibits, the AWE program provides older adults with a vehicle for self-expression, social connection, and a presence in the larger community. Classes are taught in person and online by professional artists and are available in 5 languages. Exhibits engage artists and audiences through the power of creativity, deepening connection between cultures and generations.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

San Francisco Arts Commission Main Gallery, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, United States

Tickets

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