Arts Council Oklahoma City sends this information as posted below:
Oklahoma City, OK – Community Health Centers, in partnership with the Community Health Recreation and Wellness Center and Arts Council Oklahoma City, is excited to announce the inaugural Oklahoma Older Adults Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of artistic expression for seniors. The event will take place on October 26-27, 2024,
from 8 AM to 6 PM at the Community Health Recreation and Wellness Center, located at 3748 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
This free event is open to the public and will feature a diverse array of visual art exhibitions by talented artists aged 50 and older. There will also be live performances, culinary arts, and presentations on art history. The festival is designed to honor the creativity of older adults and showcase their contributions to the arts.
In collaboration with several older adult-focused organizations, including The Daily Living Centers of Oklahoma, The Oklahoma City Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Acclaim Living, The Mansions at Waterford, Metropolitan Better Living Centers, and The Historical Society, the
festival will also highlight art created by clients from these institutions. Additionally, individual artists over the age of 50 have been invited to participate as exhibitors.
The Oklahoma Older Adults Arts Festival not only celebrates the artistic achievements of older adults but also aims to raise awareness about the benefits of creative aging, a field that promotes arts and cultural programs for older adults. The event seeks to foster community engagement, promote inclusivity, and encourage more older adults to explore their artistic potential.
Join us for two days of creativity, culture, and community as we celebrate the vibrant artistic talents of Oklahoma’s older adults!
For more information, please contact:
Madison Stockton at mstockton@wellnesschc.com
A message from our CEO – Isabella Lawson
We are thrilled to announce this event and eager to showcase the incredible talents of our senior community! As the older adult population in Oklahoma continues to grow, we are dedicated to celebrating and supporting them. At the MAPS3 Wellness Center, our mission is to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of senior adults in northeast Oklahoma City through our facilities and programming. Art plays a crucial role in fulfilling this mission, and we are excited to offer a platform for older adults to display their creative abilities. Partnering with organizations and individual artists across Oklahoma, we aim to highlight the transformative power of art and its benefits for creative aging. Join us in honoring the artistic achievements of our talented senior adults and help us celebrate the enriching impact of their creativity!
-Isabella Lawson, CEO
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