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Postcard from the Netherlands – some Dutch Old Masters – and Mistresses!

David Cutler highlights some of innovative creative ageing projects happening in the Netherlands following a recent research trip.

The elixir of life: older people’s dance

Older people are dancing more than ever before - for performance, pleasure and health. David Cutler celebrates some of the initiatives happening around the UK.

From Japan to Wales: how a Travelling Fellowship influenced Re-live’s theatre for people with dementia

Karin Diamond, Re-live theatre

Karin used her Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) fellowship to spend time with Dr Yukimi Uchide, a world leader in creative approaches to dementia care.

My engagement with dance: words cast spells…

Alison Williams

Alison is an academic and dancer with Parkinson's. She describes the benefits dancing brings to her life.

Play and potential: not too old to join the circus

Vicki Amedume, Upswing

Upswing uses the playfulness and wonder of circus to bring people together and enable people to discover new potential in themselves and in others. Its Director talks about Upswing's work with older people.

Tech, dance, a care home and Lord Byron – a strangely magical combination

The Foundation's Communications and Research Officer visited Millbeck care home in Nottingham to see City Arts Nottingham's Armchair Gallery project in action.

Old people crazy to paint

Youth has never necessarily been the pinnacle of an artistic career as the British Museum's "Hokusai - beyond the wave" exhibition clearly shows....

The Posh Club – progressive working class entertainment for elegant elders

The Posh Club is a glamorous cabaret and high tea for elegant elders and swanky senior citizens... Its producer, Simon Casson, explains how it works...

Speaking of unspoken things

François Matarasso

Considering the role of art in marking fundamental moments in life, including death.

There are challenges but the case for arts in care homes is overwhelming

A version of a speech delivered by David Cutler, Director of the Baring Foundation, to the conference at the Art Council of Northern Ireland.