Creative aging programming supported at Southwestern IN libraries

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that 36 libraries have received training and grant funding through Lifelong Arts Indiana, a program that promotes arts and creativity services for adults ages 65 and older. Two of those libraries are in the Tri-State.

Officials say each library will receive up to $5,000 to host programming for older adults, supported by the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with the Family and Social Services Administration.

According to the IAC, the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s project, “Sheep to Cloth” with Peggy Taylor, will introduce the fundamentals of weaving to a group of seniors at the library. Led by fiber artist Peggy Taylor, participants will explore natural fibers and the ins and outs of wool dyeing and will create a finished woven piece.

The IAC says the Pike County Public Library received funding for its project, “Brushes and Beyond: Art Adventures for the Young at Heart.”

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