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Art With Elders Art With Elders uses the power of art, creativity, and community to enrich the journey of aging.

Fighting elder isolation since 1991, AWE has brought community to 12,000 older adults in 75 senior centers through free/low-cost fine arts classes. A dozen exhibits a year, seen by 250,000 people, engage elder artists and audiences through the power of creativity, deepening connection between cultures and generations. AWE programs provide older adults from all walks of life with a vehicle for self-expression, social connection, and a presence in the community.

10/15/2026

AWE Artist Feature – In Memory of L.A. Luis Campos de la Garza

Luis de la Garza’s life-long interest in art found him working many years in museums, archives, and libraries managing their collections. Collages and graphic design have been his major artistic output. 

Luis participated in the Art With Elders at Openhouse class, taught by Teaching Artist Hugh Leeman.  

It’s an honor to share his work.

October is National Arts & Humanities Month. Every October, communities across the country celebrate the arts and humani...
10/13/2026

October is National Arts & Humanities Month. Every October, communities across the country celebrate the arts and humanities, the nation’s largest annual campaign of its kind.

Western Park and Friends - Nina Voliy - El Bethel Cityscape

At Art With Elders, we use art, creativity, and community to enrich the journey of aging. Making art builds connection, sparks joy, and gives older adults a way to share their stories.

Thank you to everyone involved in supporting our elder artists who share their work with us.

Featured Art: “Seablue Teacup” by Keesje Fischer, AWE Teaching ArtistHave you ever visited one of our Traveling Exhibits...
09/23/2026

Featured Art: “Seablue Teacup” by Keesje Fischer, AWE Teaching Artist

Have you ever visited one of our Traveling Exhibits? We’d love your feedback! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGtmvrR7xpzF-hQv5Gvvm5XH3mhSBZOfNny_iyDr-ijp735w/viewform

We currently have a collection of artwork made by some of our AWE Teaching Artists, on display now at The Sequoias in San Francisco.

You can also view this collection in our Traveling Exhibit by visiting: https://hub.catalogit.app/art-with-elders/folder/awe-teaching-artists-at-the-sequoias

09/21/2026

We're so grateful to The Sequoias for hosting the opening reception of AWE Teaching Artists at The Sequoias. Seeing the work of our art instructors on the walls was a joy, and getting to celebrate alongside the wonderful residents made the afternoon especially heart-warming. The creativity, conversation, and community in the room are exactly why we do this work.
If you missed the reception, the exhibit is on view through Nov. 6.

09/04/2026

In addition to being working artists, all of the artists featured in this online exhibit are currently engaged as Teaching Artists for the Art With Elders (AWE) program. Enjoy a sampling of some of our Art Instructors work, most recently featured on our Online Exhibits and at The Sequoias SF. For more details on our Artist Instructors check out: https://www.artwithelders.org/artist-instructors/

Featured Artwork:

Betty Rothaus - Katie with New Puppy
Hugh Leeman - Regenerative 01
Sergio Giovine - Conservatory of Flowers
Andrew Mills - Moths
Mark Campbell - Water series 6
Aimee Duddridge-Picard - Lodged elsewhere
Ashot Melkumov - Morning Smile
Darcie O'Brien - Compassion
Keesje Fischer - Pink Hydrangeas
Rafael Vieira - Spring Break, Miami Beach 2024
Min Lee - Waiting for the Bus that Never Came
Virginia Jourdan - Mother and Child
Dmitry Grudsky - Good Samaritan

AWE Artists at Imago Gallery Trinity St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
1620 Gough Street (at Bush) San Francisco, CA 94109

O...
09/04/2026

AWE Artists at Imago Gallery Trinity St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

1620 Gough Street (at Bush) San Francisco, CA 94109

Open to the Public second Sundays 1-3p

This exhibit, hosted by Trinity-St. Peter’s, features artworks by seniors participating in the Art With Elders program.

The exhibiting artists represent a diverse cross-section of older adults.

Featured Art: “Seahorse in a Dream” by Lorena Vaughan – MNC Inspiring Success

08/28/2026

Must see! Featuring artwork created by older adults participating in Art With Elders’ fine arts programs, this exhibition celebrates the extraordinary creativity, life experience, and individual voices of our artists.

*War Memorial Performing
*Arts Center Veterans Building Lobby
*401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
*Thru September 9, 2026
*Free and open to the public

Featured Artwork “Self Portrait“ by Artist Paulette Levingston, Wings of LoveSelections from Art With Elders’ 33rd Annua...
08/27/2026

Featured Artwork “Self Portrait“ by Artist Paulette Levingston, Wings of Love

Selections from Art With Elders’ 33rd Annual Exhibit are now on display in the Veterans Building Lobby now through September 9, 2026.

Meet Paulette.
Paulette, a native of Oakland, is a warm-hearted individual who embodies kindness and compassion. Known for her caring nature, Paulette always extends a helping hand to those in need, demonstrating her unwavering love for others. In February 2024, she embarked on a new journey by enrolling in AWE classes, where she discovered a passion for art. Through painting and artistic exploration, Paulette has uncovered talents she once thought were beyond her reach. The process of creating art has not only brought her joy but has also fostered meaningful relationships with fellow seniors in the program. Cherishing every moment spent with her peers, Paulette believes in the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, embodying the principle of treating people the way she wishes to be treated.
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Featuring artwork created by older adults participating in Art With Elders’ fine arts programs, this exhibition celebrates the extraordinary creativity, life experience, and individual voices of our artists.

*War Memorial Performing
*Arts Center Veterans Building Lobby
*401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Thru September 9, 2026
*Free and open to the public.

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236 W Portal Avenue, # 845
San Francisco, CA
94127

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