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Stories for Change. Leadership Examples of Expanding the Arts to New Audiences. A report by funded by.
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Stories for Change Leadership Examples of Expanding the Arts to New Audiences A report by funded by
“Change is the only constant in this era. New audience change will come from two major forces: the aging of America’s population and newcomers to our country who can enrich our economic and civic lives. Are you ready for these consumers?” —Robert H. McNulty, President and CEO of Partners for Livable Communities
Demographic Change Immigrants and older adults (65 and older) are the two fastest growing U.S. populations
Demographic Change In the next two decades, adults age 65 and older will double to more than 70 million.
The U.S. foreign-born population has increased from 19.8 million people in 1990, to 37.9 million in 2007.
The Role of Arts and Culture Arts and cultural organizations have the opportunity to reach-out.
The Role of Arts and Culture Arts organizations are receptive, creative, and resourceful.
The Role of Arts and Culture Reaching-out to new audiences can benefit the arts organization.
Stories for Change 10 Best Practices that share new ideas and strategies
Area Agency on Aging Philadelphia Corporation on Aging: Generation Appreciation Philadelphia (GenPhilly) www.genphilly.org
Philadelphia Corporation on Aging: Generation Appreciation Philadelphia (GenPhilly) • Young professionals and older adults • “Aging experts” • Conferences, workshops, networking
Botanic Garden Queens Botanic Garden www.queensbotanical.org
Queens Botanic Garden • Works with community leaders • Specialized programming • Cultural plants and flowers
Community Arts Organization Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) www.maclaarte.org
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) • Youth mentorship • Art, dance, music, and video • A community resource
Dance Company Dances for a Variable Population www.naomigoldberghaas.com/
Dances for a Variable Population • Seniors and young people • Exercise, and wellness • New choreography
Local Government Pathways to Positive Aging http://www.tceconline.org
Pathways to Positive Aging • Strategic plan for older adults • Health and wellness • Making resources available
Museum Museum of Modern Art www.moma.org
Museum of Modern Art • Programs for Alzheimer’s patients • Outreach in the community • Museum closed, open to patients
Nonprofit Organization Circle of Care http://www.circleofcareproject.org/
Circle of Care • Volunteer transport program • Free tickets to the arts • Intergenerati-onal
Opera Houston Grand Opera: HGOco http://www.hgoco.org
Houston Grand Opera: HGOco • Opera is storytelling • Community collaborations • Productions in the neighborhoods
Parks and Recreation The San José Department of Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhood Services http://www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor/goals/pubsafety/MGPTF/mgptf.asp
The San José Department of Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhood Services • Gang prevention involves whole community • Revitalization and empowerment
University Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes http://www.osherfoundation.org/index.php?olli
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes • Specialized learning models • Members are teachers • Arts, literature, and more
Stories for Change Please go to www.livable.org to download the Stories for Change publication, and to find out more about Partners for Livable Communities.