Arts for the Aging Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
Arts for the Aging is a non-profit organization that delivers arts-based experiences across community and residential care settings, as well as in collaborations with museums and cultural institutions in Greater Washington. The program model engages older adults and care partners in health improvement and life enrichment through regular participation in multidisciplinary arts activities designed to accommodate a range of physical and cognitive challenges, guided by a team of trained teaching artists. The organization operates within the broader nonprofit sector focused on aging and social services, and it is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving the region with a national recognition for its approach. Its work centers on providing accessible, therapeutic arts experiences that support well-being and interaction for older adults and their caregivers. Aftaarts recently highlighted its continued relevance in the field by receiving the 2020 Impact Award for small nonprofits, underscoring its established presence and ongoing contributions in this space.