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A daylong opportunity for practitioners working in aging-services organizations, arts centers, museums, healthcare, senior residences, and beyond to learn together about the positive impact of creative aging through deep conversation and hands-on learning. Using the temporary exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum as a springboard, the 2024 Creative Aging Convening is focused on celebrating the role of art in lifelong creativity, longevity, and perseverance.

Attendees will...
- Experience Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and understand the impact of Alma Thomas  long life and impactful career.
- Engage in small group discussion on key skills, tools, and topics relevant to the field.
- Refuel (both self and work) through creative and mindful activities that help to slow down, be present, and explore creativity.
- Create connections with others working in the fields of aging, arts, and culture.

The DAM can provide accessibility accommodations to enhance your participation in the event. Please email access@denverartmuseum.org by September 6 to request American Sign Language interpretation (ASL), assistive listening devices, real-time captions (CART).

Creative Aging programs are supported by NextFifty Initiative, the Michael and Karen Fried Community Education Fund, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).