Intergenerational art highlights positive ageing in Carlow
An innovative art project uniting older adults and students celebrates healthy ageing and community bonds. The collaborative piece, created in Carlow and Kilkenny, emphasises shared wisdom and creativity across generations, now prominently displayed at Oriel House Hub.
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A distinctive intergenerational art initiative recently brought together older adults and secondary school students to celebrate positive ageing and the strength of community ties. The project culminated in the unveiling of a collaborative artwork, 'Growing Into Ourselves: The Human Journey Across Generations', at the Oriel House Hub in Carlow on 13 October.
Organised by the Carlow Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICOP) in partnership with Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny, the project involved months of workshops where participants explored the themes of ageing well. Led by Liz Nolan, Community Connector with ICOP and ALONE, the workshops encouraged conversations about curiosity, creativity, social connection, purpose, and resilience in later life.
Majella Cunningham, Operations Lead for ICOP, praised the project as a powerful example of intergenerational learning fostering wellbeing and understanding. The artwork, which has earned national recognition with a shortlist spot at the Irish Gerontological Society National Conference, now serves as a permanent testament to the shared experiences and positive impact communities achieve by coming together.
Organised by the Carlow Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICOP) in partnership with Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny, the project involved months of workshops where participants explored the themes of ageing well. Led by Liz Nolan, Community Connector with ICOP and ALONE, the workshops encouraged conversations about curiosity, creativity, social connection, purpose, and resilience in later life.
Majella Cunningham, Operations Lead for ICOP, praised the project as a powerful example of intergenerational learning fostering wellbeing and understanding. The artwork, which has earned national recognition with a shortlist spot at the Irish Gerontological Society National Conference, now serves as a permanent testament to the shared experiences and positive impact communities achieve by coming together.
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