Nine organizations receive $20,000 grants to support arts programming for older adults
Wabash, Ind. – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment received $20,000 in grant funding from the Indiana Arts
Commission (IAC) through the Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations grant program to host programming for
older adults, supported by the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with the Family and Social Services
Administration, and made possible by a grant provided by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in
partnership with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.
“We are proud to deepen our work in creative aging thanks to the partnership of the National Assembly of
State Arts Agencies, Aroha Philanthropies, and the Family and Social Services Administration,” said Miah
Michaelsen, IAC Executive Director. “Meaningful, professional arts experiences are a proven tool to
improve the psychological, physical, and emotional health of older adults, and it is a privilege to work with
arts organizations to provide these benefits to Hoosiers.”
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment’s Senior Perspectives: Observational Art Class will offer older adults the
opportunity to engage in three series of 8 weekly art classes, each led by professional artist and teacher
Danielle Winger. Hosted at the local senior center, this program is designed to empower participants to
explore their creativity, build social connections, and culminate in a community art exhibition, fostering
self-expression and active engagement within the community.
Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations is an expansion of the IAC’s portfolio of opportunities for the state’s
older adults. The program joins existing programs for artists and aging services providers in partnership
with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.
More details and registration information for Senior Perspectives: Observational Art Class are coming
soon and will be available at honeywellarts.org.
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About Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment encompasses the full range of arts opportunities and venues of The
Honeywell Foundation, a nonprofit public charity based in Wabash, Indiana. The organization is dedicated
to providing arts, education, and entertainment for all through live entertainment, movies, arts education,
cultural events, culinary experiences, Honeywell Arts Academy, and more. Offerings take place at seven
venues including the Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Eagles Theatre, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr.
James Ford Historic Home, Clarkson House, and 13-24 Drive In. Honeywell Arts & Entertainment partners
with a network of venues throughout the region to further the reach of live entertainment programming.
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment programs and activities are made possible by generous donors and in
part by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Regional Arts Partner; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state
agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information about
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, please visit HoneywellArts.org.
Media Contact: Jessica Bott | pr@honeywellarts.org | (260) 274-1429
