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We hope you can attend our free, virtual event on June 12, 2025. This event will feature bite-sized insightful talks and immersive experiences that showcase the magic of ordinary moments ignited by creative sparks. This program is brought to you in collaboration from Front Porch Gallery, Ruth’s Table, and Creative Spark.

Join us for an inspiring celebration reflecting on the transformative power of creativity. This virtual event highlights the incredible ways in which individuals harness the arts to lovingly overcome challenges, innovate, and persevere. And, how our collective creative action manifests hope for society. Through the lens of artistic expression, we explore the resilience that fuels the human spirit, guiding us forward with a sense of hope that the world we want to live in is possible. Discover how creativity becomes a force for connection, expression, and growth—showcasing the power to adapt and thrive. Creative expression is the empowering journey where together we find the place where Hope Thrives.

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2:00-2:05pm PT: Welcome

Jessica McCracken, Senior Director of Creative Engagement

2:05-2:25 Gen Blend Writers Salon

2:25-2:45 Movement Moment: Looking behind to look ahead

2:45-3:05 Virtual Studio: Draw along

3:05-3:20 Slow Looking experience

3:20-3:30 Q&A

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Creative Spark provides professional training with a creative lens rooted in creative aging research for purpose-driven professionals who work with older adults and adults with disabilities.

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Ruth’s Table is an arts nonprofit and gallery located in San Francisco that is committed to increasing access to creative opportunities for older adults.

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Front Porch Gallery is an arts nonprofit and dynamic art space in Carlsbad, CA committed to increasing access to creative opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities, providing an inclusive and inspiring environment for creative expression and meaningful connections. 

Learn about creative aging and how to infuse more creativity into every aspect of your life with our archive of past Symposium recordings. Sign up for access to both recorded symposiums with your email address below.

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