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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.

Life is for living: artistry in old age

François Matarasso

François Matarasso gave this talk at the Independent Creative Living Conference in Gateshead in June 2016 on why creative agency, the ability to act as an artist, is as important in old age as in any other time of life.

Welsh magic: what’s behind the magnificent work taking place in arts with older people in Wales?

David Cutler asks what makes Wales so rich in terms of creative ageing opportunities for its older people.

Remembering, curiosity and creativity

David Cutler explains why we fund age-friendly museums.

The stage is ageing – applause!

The Baring Foundation's Director, David Cutler, considers the growth in theatre for and by older people.

22 February 2017

Wellbeing in Later Life – what matters and who is thriving and who is just surviving?

Age UK's new Index of Wellbeing in Later Life shows the importance of cultural participation to older people's wellbeing.