Creative Aging Symposium 2023:
Paths to Rediscovery
Life is a winding path full of challenges and moments of joy, both of which fuel our resiliency. The sixth annual Creative Aging Symposium asks us to pause, rediscover pathways to joy, and embrace a sense of play. A lineup of artists and speakers will share tools, practices, and experiences that build creative confidence. This is how we move forward together, living with joy in good company.
The Creative Aging Symposium is hosted by Creative Spark, Well Connected Español, and older adults in our programs.
Creative Aging Symposium 2023 Schedule
All times listed in Pacific Time
Tickets are $12
For detailed schedule information, click here.
This program will be recorded and made available at a later date.
9:00-05 Welcome
9:05-9:15 Pause for Poetry – Lee Herrick, California Poet Laureate
9:15-9:30 Pause for Movement Liv Schaffer, Director of Dance Generators
9:30-10 Creative Paths to Rock Your Boat Margaret Fabrizio, Textile Artist and Nick Brentley, Image Stylist & Performer
10-10:15 Pause for Play Jessica McCracken, Director of Creative Spark
10:15-10:45 Creative Paths to Change Jordan Evans, Co-Founder of Art Against Ageism and Heidi Wagner, Photographer & Founder of Passions Project
10:45am-11 Pause for Celebration Sharon Lee Minor “Auntie Afrika” Artist & Educator and Park Cofield, Social Entrepreneur
11:00-11:30 Creative Paths to Visibility Ari Seth Cohen, Creator of Advanced Style and Judith Boyd of Style Crone, with Katie Wade, Founder of Creative Aging Symposium

Together, we can envision and shape a world in which we all age creatively. Join us as a sponsor!
Speakers
Learn about creative aging and how to infuse more creativity into every aspect of your life with our archive of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Symposium recordings. Sign up for access to both recorded symposiums with your email address below.
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