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Art and Aging: Inspiration Beyond Boundaries with Janice Mason Steeves

Explore the intersection of art and aging with Janice Mason Steeves as she discusses her journey and insights from her book Bloom.

Oct 24.2024

Time

2:00pm

Location 358 Gordon St, Guelph ON N1G 1Y1

Price Free

Join the AGG Volunteer Association on October 24 at 2 pm at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a talk by Janice Mason Steeves, a Saskatchewan-born artist and former clinical psychologist whose career has spanned international artist residencies and gallery representation. Janice will discuss how a transformative dream during an artist residency in Sweden inspired her book, Bloom: On Becoming an Artist Later in Life.

Janice will share her journey of becoming an artist and explore how creativity can flourish as we age. Her book combines personal anecdotes with the stories of 138 artists, offering a fresh perspective on how art and aging can positively intersect. Discover how older artists can leverage their experiences and embrace creativity to renew their sense of purpose and joy.

No registration required; all are welcome. Attendees will also have the chance to purchase an autographed copy of Bloom.

Sponsors

This program is presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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