Honeywell Foundation in Wabash to receive Indiana Arts Commission grant

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:06 AM

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that nine arts organizations have received training and grant funding through Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations,

Its a program that promotes arts and creativity services for adults ages 65 and older. Nine organizations from around the state will each receive $20,000 to host programming for older adults, supported by the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with the Family and Social Services Administration, and made possible by a grant provided by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in partnership with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.

“We are proud to deepen our work in creative aging thanks to the partnership of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Aroha Philanthropies, and the Family and Social Services Administration,” said Miah Michaelsen, IAC Executive Director. "Meaningful, professional arts experiences are a proven tool to improve the psychological, physical, and emotional health of older adults, and it is a privilege to work with arts organizations to provide these benefits to Hoosiers.”

Among the organizations receiving funding is The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. in Wabash. The Senior Perspectives: Observational Art Class will offer older adults the opportunity to engage in two series of eight weekly art classes, each led by professional artist and teacher Danielle Winger. Hosted at the local senior center, this program is designed to empower participants to explore their creativity, build social connections, and culminate in a community art exhibition, fostering self-expression and active engagement within the community.

ArtMix's program, "Narrating with Colors", is an introductory painting class designed to combat social isolation and build community for aging adults with and without disabilities. Throughout the eight-week session, attendees will learn foundational painting skills while engaging in weekly group discussions about the story of their life. The culmination of the class will be a collaborative mural that weaves the artists' stories together.
Participating organizations were selected through an application and panel process and have attended three days of training hosted by Lifetime Arts, a national leader in best practices of creative aging.