Free but limited places

How can we better understand and respond to the creative needs of older adults?
In what ways can participation in creative activities enhance mood, support cognitive and physical wellbeing, and reduce social isolation? How might an artist’s practice evolve with age—both in terms of process and perspective?

Supporting the creativity of older people in Somerset - what more can we do?

Somerset Art Works | Somerset Film | Take Art are working together to deliver this forum, which aims to have honest discussions, share experiences, and provoke individual and collective action. This is an opportunity to hear from older people themselves as well as artists and organisations whose work is informed by them. 

The session begins with presentations from:

• Ann Farley, Visual artist

• Dance 4 Parkinsons

• Research presentation

• Our Turn Project

• Yeovil and South Somerset presentations

Tea and coffee will be provided. Food and drinks will be available to purchase in the café for those who wish to continue networking.

The Arts and Culture Diversity Forum Somerset champions diversity and equality in the arts in Somerset. Facilitated by Take Art, Somerset Art Works and Somerset Film, it represents a safe space for us all to talk honestly, share experiences and best practice, challenge perceptions, and provoke individual and collective action.

 If you are an older person who would like to share your perspective, or an artist, educator, care worker, or arts professional working with older people, we warmly invite you to join the conversation!