Bolder and Wiser - older people and culture
An ageing society will and should challenge everything
One in three of us is now over 50
There are now more people over 65 than under 16
The fastest growing age group is people over 80
Our older population is becoming more diverse
What does this mean for the arts and heritage sector?
Our symposium on UK Older People's Day 2009 explored what an ageing population means to cultural organisations and how engaging with older audiences can be inspirational.
We will be publishing our conference resource soon, to include videos, photographs, notes, case study details and top tips. Watch this space!
Information about the day is available to download to the right of this page:
- Download the breakout information to find out about content and contributors.
- Download the delegate list to see who was there on the day.
What was the content of the day?
- Presentations, resources and discussion about the impacts of an ageing population on the arts and heritage sector.
- Practical case studies, experience and insight presented and shared by professionals working with older audiences, participants and artists.
- A friendly event celebrating the role of culture on Older People's Day and with lots of opportunities for getting talking with new colleagues
Speakers:
- Brian Groombridge, Professor Emeritus of Adult Education, University of London
- Fiona Ross, Director of Creative Learning, Sadler's Wells
- David Cutler, Director, Baring Foundation
- Susan Langford, Director, Magic Me
- Anne Torreggiani, Chief Executive, Audiences London
Case studies, workshops and discussion from:
Access to Art | Age Exchange | Capital Age Festival | Central and Cecil Housing Trust | Entelechy Arts | Museum of London | Magic Me | National Portrait Gallery | National Trust, Sutton House | The Albany | The Building Exploratory | The National Gallery | University of the Third Age