Upcoming Event

Presenter:
Leah Jones, MS
Project Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community

Event Overview

The Indiana Arts Commission’s Lifelong Arts program is a replicable, evidence-based model designed to combat social isolation and improve mental health outcomes among older adults. By leveraging local artists and community resources, this initiative strengthens cross-sector collaboration in rural communities.

During this session, participants will explore program outcomes analyzed by the Center for Aging & Community (CAC), with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability. Attendees will gain a practical blueprint for developing and scaling arts-based programming—from painting and visual arts to theater and performance—within resource-limited rural settings.

Who Should Attend

• Rural healthcare leaders and administrators

• Community health professionals

• Aging services providers

• Public health practitioners

• Community and arts organization representatives

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Understand the evidence-based framework behind the Lifelong Arts model

• Review outcome data demonstrating impact on social isolation and mental health

• Identify key components required to replicate the model in rural communities

• Develop strategies for sustainable cross-sector partnerships

Advanced registration is required.

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