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Creative Aging enriches the lives of Mid-South seniors through the arts. The most popular Creative Aging programs are musical performances.
Our programs engage seniors at places they live and gather through professional musical, theatrical and visual arts performances, activities, and classes. To accomplish our mission, Creative Aging hires professional artists to present high quality arts performances and workshops where older adults live or gather. Most performances take place in nursing homes, retirement communities, senior centers, and adult day care facilities. Performances and workshops are scheduled at times that are convenient for our audiences, and in formats responsive to the needs of audiences with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Since 2005, Creative Aging has presented more than 4,300 programs at older adult residential facilities throughout the Mid-South and paid more than $625,000 in performance fees to local artists. Arts-related programs like those presented by Creative Aging have a significant and measurable impact on elders' mental and physical well-being. Older adults who participate in arts programs report a higher overall rating of physical health, fewer doctor visits, less medication use, fewer instances of falls, and fewer other health problems than those who do not participate. Other programs include workshops where participants have the opportunity to create their own art, including multi-part classes in weaving, painting, and photography. Each workshop takes place over several weeks providing participants with ample time to learn, interact with the artists and their volunteer assistants, and share their finished works.
09/29/2026
Can you create all the colors of the rainbow using ONLY the 3 primary colors? These participants can!!
Our Color Theory Studio Course at Central Library was filled with delight and discovery. Alongside Teaching Artist Amy Hutcheson, students explored how to create and utilize hues, shades, tints and tones. The results? Cheer, camaraderie and COLOR!! 🍎🎨🍏
09/28/2026
"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes."
Just in time for Halloween, we've got a bewitching treat for you! The next installment of our 10th Anniversary Concert Series: Macbeth w/ Tennessee Shakespeare Company in on sale NOW!
For more info and tickets, please visit:
https://www.creativeagingmidsouth.org/concert-series/event/6212988
A huge round of applause for Swingtime Explosion Big Band at our Concert Series yesterday!! 🎷🎺🎹🎸🥁
Mark your calendars and set your alarms for the next Concert Series events going on sale:
• Macbeth w/ Tennessee Shakespeare Company - On Sale 9.28
• Memphis Jazz Workshop - On Sale 10.5
For more information about the Concert Series, visit:
https://www.creativeagingmidsouth.org/concert-series
09/22/2026
Our Art Show Reception was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who attended. The exhibit remains on display at Theatre Memphis until October 4th.
We also want to take a moment to thank our two incredible judges for lending their time and expertise: Lakeisha Edwards, Executive Director of Urban Art Commission, and Mary Jo Karimnia, full-time Artist at .
Check out the amazing work they're doing in the community, and let them know how much you appreciate their support of Creative Aging!
09/21/2026
We need your help! This week (9/20-9/26) we have 53 hours of arts programming scheduled at 35 locations. Last week we provided 61 hours at 41 locations. Did you know that those numbers represent our average weekly engagement? Over 800 older adults will attend a Creative Aging program this week alone.
These programming hours equal paid hours to musicians and artists. Our professionally contracted artists go onsite to provide these events and Creative Aging pays them fairly. The money you donate today, not only provides an opportunity for an older adult to find community and joy, but pays a local professional artist- helping to retain amazing talent that keeps Memphis vibrant!
Please donate today! https://give.creativeagingmidsouth.org/campaign/creating-connections/c820191
09/17/2026
Our Annual Art Show is open at Theatre Memphis!
Enjoy this sneak peek, then make plans to join us this Saturday, Sept 19 from 11:00A-1:00P for the Reception. Get up close and personal with the works, and meet the incredible artists who brought them to life!
https://www.creativeagingmidsouth.org/art-show-2026
The exhibit runs through October 4.
09/16/2026
Our Executive Director Claire Rutkauskas and Director of Programs Slade Kyle joined Kacky Walton to talk about the electrifying, Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the true story of the once-in-a-lifetime night when four future legends, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley, gathered at Sun Studio for a recording session that became one of the most famous jam sessions in rock 'n' roll history.
Check out the interview here!
"Million Dollar Quartet" comes to Creative Aging Mid-South's Concert Series The next offering in Creative Aging's Concert Series is an evening preview of Theatre Memphis' production of "Million Dollar Quartet," slated for Wednesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m.
09/16/2026
We're almost halfway there! No amount is too small is to help us continue enriching the lives of older adults through the arts! Click the link to learn more! https://give.creativeagingmidsouth.org/campaign/creating-connections/c820191
Fun times with Collage Dance!! Grace knows no age and rhythm is lifelong - just ask our participants who started Ballet and Tap classes last week!
Did you know that this week alone, Creative Aging Memphis is providing 61 hours of arts activity?
41 locations and 19 zip codes reached
25 Concerts and 13 Classes offered
Hundreds of seniors actively engaged
Our 2026 Fundraiser runs from September 13 - October 1. These accessible arts programs combat isolation and create connections among older adults. Please consider donating today to help us continue offering these meaningful opportunities.
https://give.creativeagingmidsouth.org/campaign/creating-connections/c820191
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