Studies show seniors reap great benefits from engaging in different art forms and improves quality of life through arts participation:
Aids in relaxation, anxiety, and depression
Give feelings of control
Improve communication and socialization
Encourage humor and playfulness
Improve cognition
Offer sensory stimulation
Foster a strong sense of identity
Bolster self – esteem
Nurture faith
Reduce boredom
The ultimate goal of Palette is to utilize the arts to positively impact the quality of life for each program participant.
Palette was launched as a pilot program in 2018 with a grant from the IJ Burich Foundation.
If you would like information on bringing a Palette offering to your community, club, or organization contact lisa at director@hutchinsonarts.org
2019 Palette Program Year is made possible in part through a grant from the Hutchinson Area Community Foundation.
Contact Lisa at director@hutchionsonarts.org if you would like to help expand the impact of this program.